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Le Nez du Vin — Train Your Nose, Understand Wine

Since 1981, Le Nez du Vin by Éditions Jean Lenoir has offered a distinctive approach to wine tasting based on the sense of smell. Its aroma kits combine scented samples, reference cards and educational books to help users recognize, identify and remember the aromas found in wine.

Designed for wine enthusiasts as well as sommeliers, oenologists, winemakers and wine students, the method helps develop olfactory memory and expand wine-tasting vocabulary.

The Story of Éditions Jean Lenoir

The story began with Jean Lenoir, who became interested in the richness of wine aromas and the challenge of putting precise words to what we smell.

In 1981, he published the first Le Nez du Vin 54 Aromas, creating a concept that combined aromatic samples with educational content explaining their origins and relationship to wine.

Since then, Éditions Jean Lenoir has developed collections dedicated to the olfactory heritage of wine, coffee and spirits.

Le Nez du Vin Aroma Kits

The collection offers several formats for discovering wine aromas and exploring specific aspects of tasting.

Le Nez du Vin 54 Aromas

The Master Kit contains 54 aromas covering a wide range of wine aroma families, including fruity, floral, vegetal, spicy, animal and roasted notes.

The kit includes 54 reference cards explaining the relationship between aromas and wines, along with an illustrated 120-page book exploring the origins and classification of wine aromas.

The Duo 24 Aromas

The Duo 24 Aromas kit brings together 24 fundamental aromas from red wines and white wines, including Champagne. It offers an accessible introduction to the Le Nez du Vin method and olfactory training.

Red Wines 12 Aromas

This kit presents 12 fundamental aromas found in red wines, selected from the 54-aroma collection. It explores fruity, floral, vegetal, spicy and roasted notes found in many red wines.

White Wines & Champagnes 12 Aromas

This kit presents 12 essential aromas associated with white wines and Champagnes. It provides an accessible introduction to olfactory training and the aromatic vocabulary of white wines.

Wine Faults 12 Aromas

This kit focuses on 12 aromas associated with wine faults. It helps users understand their origins and learn to recognize them during tasting.

Oak Cask 12 Aromas

Dedicated to aromas associated with oak ageing, this kit presents 12 characteristic notes that illustrate the influence of oak barrels on the sensory profile of wine.

Nose Knows 6 Aromas

Nose Knows offers a compact introduction to the Le Nez du Vin approach with 6 aromas and a booklet explaining their relationship to wine.

It is particularly suited to discovering the concept and beginning olfactory training.

A Method for Training Olfactory Memory

Recognizing wine aromas takes practice. Le Nez du Vin helps users progressively connect an aroma with its name, aromatic family and possible expression in wine.

Repeated practice can help develop olfactory memory and build a more precise tasting vocabulary.

The kits can be used independently, with a partner or among friends, as well as in workshops, classes and professional training.

For Wine Lovers and Professionals

Le Nez du Vin is designed for anyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of wine aromas.

The kits can be used by wine enthusiasts, sommeliers, oenologists, winemakers, educators, students and wine professionals.

They are also well suited to comparative tastings, sensory exercises and wine education.

Le Nez du Vin at Vin & Passion

At Vin & Passion, Le Nez du Vin naturally complements our selection of wine tasting tools and accessories.

These aroma kits offer an engaging and hands-on way to explore the aromatic world of wine, whether you want to deepen your knowledge, train your nose or introduce someone to wine tasting.

FAQ — Le Nez du Vin

What is Le Nez du Vin?

Le Nez du Vin is a collection of educational aroma kits created by Éditions Jean Lenoir to help users recognize, identify and remember wine aromas.

How many aromas are in Le Nez du Vin?

The Master Kit contains 54 aromas. The collection also includes 24-, 12- and 6-aroma formats designed for different learning levels and tasting subjects.

What is Le Nez du Vin used for?

Le Nez du Vin helps train olfactory memory, expand wine-tasting vocabulary and improve the ability to recognize aromas in wine.

Is Le Nez du Vin suitable for beginners?

Yes. The different formats allow beginners to start with a smaller selection of aromas or explore a broader range with the 54-aroma Master Kit.

Is Le Nez du Vin suitable for professionals?

Yes. The kits can be used as learning and training tools by sommeliers, oenologists, winemakers, educators, students and wine professionals.

What is the difference between the 54-aroma Master Kit and the 12-aroma kits?

The Master Kit provides a broader exploration of wine aroma families. The 12-aroma kits focus on specific subjects such as red wines, white wines and Champagnes, wine faults or oak ageing.

Is the Duo 24 Aromas kit a complement to the 54-aroma Master Kit?

No. The Duo 24 Aromas, Red Wines 12 Aromas and White Wines & Champagnes 12 Aromas are extracts from the 54-aroma collection. The Wine Faults and Oak Cask kits are complementary and contain additional aromas.

Can the aroma samples be purchased separately?

No. Éditions Jean Lenoir designs its kits as multisensory books in which the aroma vials are paired with the accompanying books and educational content.

Where are Le Nez du Vin kits made?

The kits are made in France by Éditions Jean Lenoir, whose production workshop is located in Cassis.