Pigeage: An Essential Winemaking Expertise

Why is pigeage important?

During fermentation, carbon dioxide pushes solid materials to the surface, forming a layer that can limit the extraction of essential wine compounds. Pigeage helps to :

• Promote better integration of tannins and aromas
• Oxygenate the must for a more stable fermentation
• Reduce the risk of unwanted bacterial development

Pigeage and Remontage: Two Complementary Techniques

Pigeage is often compared to remontage, where the juice is pumped from the bottom of the tank and sprayed over the cap of marc. While pigeage allows for a gentler and more gradual extraction, remontage ensures better homogenization of the must.

Le pigeage chez U’Wine

Chez  U’Wine, nous valorisons les domaines qui utilisent des méthodes de vinification respectueuses du fruit et du terroir. Le pigeage est une pratique essentielle pour de nombreux vins d’exception, notamment en  Bourgogne  et dans d’autres grandes régions viticoles.

Découvrez notre sélection de vins rouges issus de ce savoir-faire et plongez dans l’univers du vin d’exception avec U’Wine. 🍷

At  U’Wine, we value estates that use winemaking methods that respect the fruit and terroir. Pigeage is an essential practice for many exceptional wines, particularly in  Burgundy and other renowned wine regions.

Discover our selection of red wines crafted with this expertise and immerse yourself in the world of exceptional wines with U’Wine. 🍷