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Despite being all reds, a Pinot Noir, a Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Gamay will open its best bouquet at different temperature. Similarly, a Burgundy Grand Cru white will need to be served at a higher temperature than an everyday Chardonnay, despite being made from the same grape variety.

We have created a wine serving temperature chart so you can know the optimal serving temperature for different type of wine.

To download a pdf version, click anywhere on the wine temperature chart. For further information, visit our "How to Serve Wine" lesson.

Wine Serving Temperature Table

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