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THE CONTENT OF LE NEZ DU VIN
THE 54 AROMAS OF LE NEZ DU VIN

A collection of 54 aromas in small vials
These are the typical aromas found in white and red wines from France and around the world. They give us an indication of the wine's origin and the grape variety as well as the vineyard, the winemaking techniques used and the aging conditions.
Memorizing these aromas gives an accurate an coherent vocabulary to further stimulate our appreciation of fine wines.
54 illustrated explanatory cards
These cards specify the aromas and the corresponding molecules and list the wines in which they are found.

A booklet
This explains why the taste of wine depends on its aromas and suggests three different methods of initiation:
- from aromas to wine
- from grape varieties to aromas
- from the vineyards to the aromas

A TOOL AND A GAME FOR EVERYONE
Smell the aromas, try to identify them and let yourself be drawn into the pleasure of the game. You will soon become proficient at recognizing the different aromas and find you are enjoying wine more and more.
Le Nez du Vin is acknowledged as a reference manual and has been translated into several languages.
It is used by wine trade professionals and amateurs alike.

Fruit Aromas
01 - Lemon
02 - Grapefruit
03 - Orange

04 - Pineapple

05 - Banana

06 - Lychee

07 - Melon

08 - Muscat

09 - Apple

10 - Pear

11 - Quince

12 - Strawberry

13 - Raspberry

14 - Redcurrant

15 - Blackcurrant

16 - Bilberry

17 - Blackberry

18 - Cherry

19 - Apricot

20 - Peach

21 - Almond (
kernel)
22 - Prune

23 - Walnut

Floral Aromas
24 - Hawthorn
25 - Acacia
26 - Linden

27 - Honey

28 - Rose

29 - Violet

 
Vegetal Aromas
30 - Green pepper
31 - Mushroom

32 - Truffle

33 - Yeast

34 - Cedar

35 - Pine
36 - Licorice

37 - Blackcurrant bud

38 - Cut hay

39 - Thyme

40 - Vanilla

41 - Cinnamon

42 - Clove

43 - Pepper

44 - Saffron


Animal Aromas
45 - Leather
46 - Musk
47 - Butter

Grilled Aromas
48 - Toasted bread
49 - Roasted almonds
50 - Roasted hazelnut
51 - Caramel
52 - Coffee
53 - Dark chocolate
54 - Smoked