Professional Advice

Starting a Wine Cellar: How to Choose Suppliers and Build Your Collection?
Benjamin TownendJune 29, 2026
Best practices for building a cohesive and profitable collection when starting a wine cellar. 
Non-alcoholic wines and de-alcoholized wines: how to incorporate them into your wine list?
Benjamin TownendJune 15, 2026
Today, offering non-alcoholic options is no longer just an added service—it’s a real business opportunity for restaurant owners.
How to price your wines for sale? A practical guide for restaurateurs
Benjamin Townend10 June 2026
Setting the selling price of wines is a delicate balancing act for restaurateurs. An excessively high price can deter sales, while a price that is too low risks degrading your profitability.
Gourmet dish accompanied by a glass of white wine
Benjamin26 May 2026
Food and wine pairing is one of the elements that transforms a simple meal into a genuine customer experience. For a restaurateur, offering the right pairings not only enhances their cuisine but also increases the average check value through wine sales.
Sommelier reviewing a wine list with a calculator
Paul20 May 2026
Setting prices is crucial for the sustainability of your establishment. It allows you to establish a margin on your sales, but also to maintain...
Restaurateur using a digital tablet in the dining room
Erwann18 May 2026
Digital technology has permeated most sectors, and the restaurant industry is no exception. For several years, there has been a noticeable...
Restaurateur reading professional articles on a tablet
Alice18 May 2026
The restaurant industry is a continuously evolving sector, and to stay competitive, there's nothing better than keeping up with its...
Independent wine merchant in his cellar with customers tasting wine
Erwann18 May 2026
Opening a wine cellar is choosing a profession of passion as much as an entrepreneurial project. Advising, sourcing, retaining customers, managing inventory: the skills required...
French wine bottles showcased in an Asian market
Alice18 May 2026
The Chinese market has remained very strong for French wines for about ten years. However, competition is fierce. So, how can one establish a foothold...
Bottles of fine French wines in an American wine shop
Pauline18 May 2026
The American market presents significant opportunities for French wine exports. Consumption habits, regulations, and taxes: Les Grappes provides further insights...
Entrepreneur jotting down ideas for his wine list
Paul18 May 2026
A poorly designed wine list can be costly: it leads to immobilized stock, missed sales, and customers repeatedly ordering the same unremarkable bottle without truly remembering it...
Shipping container with cases of French wines
Paul18 April 2026
French wine is one of the most sought-after categories globally. However, importing from France involves navigating customs regulations, taxes, logistics, and more...