Why bottles?

At Flakon, our mission is to bring wine into the 21st century by making it more accessible through magical drinking experiences ✨

Wine is an incredible universe to explore, and we want to give you all the keys to having the best possible journey.

Why this format?

For this reason, we are convinced that the bottle is today the best way to appreciate several wines side by side, which makes it much easier to compare them.

Normally, this type of side-by-side tasting of several wines is reserved for wine clubs or private events, which can order several bottles and divide them among the guests.

We know that not everyone is lucky enough (or willing!) to have easy access to these kinds of events, so we tried to find the best way to recreate it at home. And so far, the best solution we've found is bottles!

A glass bottle has a capacity of 10cl, a good tasting quantity, which will allow you to fully appreciate a glass of each wine without having to finish the bottle.

Where do our bottles come from?

We source our bottles from our fantastic partner supplier based in Bordeaux. These bottles were originally invented to allow the great Bordeaux châteaux to send samples of their wines to professionals rather than entire bottles. But today, we're working closely with them to introduce this format to the general public.

Our partner supplier uses a special machine to transfer wine from bottles to flasks without ever passing through air. This prevents the precious liquid from oxidizing, ensuring the wine retains all of its aromas, color, and flavor for years to come!

Few people know this, but if it's done right, the screw cap respects the wine as much, if not more, than a traditional cork stopper. No "cork taint," perfectly controlled sealing, storage lying down or upright, and the ability to control gas exchange thanks to different types of seals. These are the main advantages of the screw cap.

Fun Fact : The French are world champions in corkscrews and own one or two per household on average. In contrast, in China, there is only one corkscrew for every fifteen households. Similarly, in the rest of the world, screw caps are essential, even for very high-quality wines.