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A sample format that transforms your in-store offer
What if you could let customers taste your finest wines without opening a single full bottle, design unique gift sets, and launch memorable promotional campaigns? It is now possible thanks to La Vinotte®!
The wine market is changing fast, consumer expectations are shifting, and offering a distinctive customer experience has become essential. Yet running in-store tastings remains expensive, and standing out requires fresh, cost-effective ideas.
Vinovae rebottles your wines and spirits into sample sizes (2 cl, 4 cl, 5 cl, and 10 cl) known as La Vinotte®. The patented process developed by Vinovae preserves the organoleptic profile of each wine for 3 to 12 months, depending on the format.
You gain a flexible, innovative tool to bring your stores to life, enrich your catalog, and build lasting customer loyalty.
If your chain also operates an e-commerce platform, La Vinotte® offers even more strategic advantages for your online sales.
Meeting the challenges of a chain that wants to stand out
Running a retail network requires continuously enhancing the in-store experience while driving commercial performance. Whatever your priority, we guide you towards the right solution.
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Are you looking to boost store sales, increase footfall, and empower your staff to offer tastings without waste?
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Would you like to offer exclusive, creative gift sets for the holiday season and special occasions?
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Are you looking for new ideas to stand out from your competitors and stay ahead of market trends?
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Are you wondering how to foster customer loyalty through memorable campaigns or premium promotional gifts?
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Are you looking to train both your customers and your sales staff?
Behind each of these goals lie the same obstacles: the bottle and distance. While ideal for traditional off-the-shelf retail, the standard bottle quickly becomes a hurdle when you want to showcase a wide range, dispatch lightweight samples, or deliver an engaging tasting experience.
The Vinotte®, the asset for chains that want to stand out
Here is how Vinovae samples address the daily challenges of wine retailers:
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Your store staff can present any wine in the exact tasting measure, without opening or wasting a full bottle. In-store tasting becomes simpler and fully controlled.
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You offer your customers discovery gift boxes they will find nowhere else.
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A distinct sample format available in multiple packaging styles, modernizing your brand image and setting you clearly apart from competitors.
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Turnkey loyalty campaigns: discovery sets, curated theme boxes, or complimentary samples offered above a specific purchase threshold (upselling).
How to integrate the Vinotte® into your commercial strategy?
The format opens up concrete uses for chains that want to make a difference, in store and online.
Curate premium discovery sets focused on a grape variety, a region, a seasonal theme, or key gifting occasions (Christmas, Father’s Day…). A bespoke offer that highlights your catalog, available exclusively in your shops.
Equip your teams with a practical counter-service tasting tool to showcase flagship references and new arrivals with zero waste. Every customer enjoys an authentic experience and frequently walks away with the full bottle they just tasted.
Include a sample to close a high-value sale, reward your top clients, or enrich your loyalty program with exclusive discoveries, proven ways to drive repeat store visits.
Tasting evenings, VIP private sales, seasonal campaigns, trade fairs: make your key events unforgettable with compact, practical samples that can be savored on the spot or easily taken home.
Elevate staff training with curated tasting boxes: a hands-on educational tool that directly sharpens product knowledge and sales confidence.
A tasting perfectly identical to the bottle, thanks to our patented process
It is the first question any wine professional asks: does the wine in a Vinotte® remain truly true to the original bottle? The answer is yes, thanks to our patented rebottling process.
The entire operation takes place under an inert atmosphere, with dissolved oxygen levels kept below 5 ppm. This is paired with micron filtration and strict temperature and pressure controls throughout. The aromas, color, and palate structure remain completely true to the original bottle for several months.
Vinovae holds the exclusive patent for this technology, allowing you to provide your customers with a reliable, premium tasting experience that no other chain can match.
A profitable and responsible solution, without compromising on quality
Cost-effective to implement and delivering strong ROI, campaigns powered by La Vinotte® expand your in-store selection, boost customer retention, and accelerate sell-through for new releases.
Its significantly lower carbon footprint also makes it an ideal asset for retail chains looking to deliver tangible results on their CSR commitments.
Ecology
Carbon footprint divided by 50 compared to a standard glass bottle
Vinottes
Over 5 million Vinottes® produced and delivered
Clients
Over 1,000 corporate clients supported worldwide
Conservation
Organoleptic stability guaranteed for 3 to 12 months depending on the format
Vinovae supports you from end to end
Vinovae guides you from initial strategic advice through to final delivery, across the UK and internationally. You can fully customize labels and gift packaging with your brand’s visual identity, ensuring prominent visibility on your retail shelves.
Production is based in France, carried out in partnership with an ESAT (a social enterprise employing people with disabilities), and aligned with our environmental commitments (recyclable Vinottes®, glass recycling, local sourcing…).
For you, it is a turnkey project. For your customers, it is an original touch that turns every shop visit and purchase into a modern, engaging experience.
How a project works, step by step
1 | We discuss your needs
You outline your sales goals, store network layout, target volumes, and schedule. We steer you towards the right formats and the right operation ideas.
2 | We rebottle your selection
You supply the wines and spirits of your choice,or we assist with sourcing, and we rebottle them using our patented process to preserve every organoleptic nuance.
3 | We personalise and produce
We print custom-branded labels and gift boxes, incorporating smart, connected tools (such as QR codes) to enrich the customer journey and showcase your chain’s brand.
4 | We ship wherever you want
Directly to individual store branches, your central logistics hub, or both, based on your operational requirements.
They already energise their offer with the Vinotte®
Many have already placed their trust in Vinovae! Why not you?
« A salesperson who has tasted the products sells far better. Thank you for this success. »
Nicolas
Frequently asked questions from wine shop chains and distributors
Not necessarily. Most clients provide their own wines or spirits, which we then rebottle. If you need help sourcing certain references, we can easily advise you!
Of course! We offer a free test kit so you can judge the quality for yourself before launching a production run.
Our team of experts supports and advises you to ensure your operations are profitable. We guide you towards the solution best suited to your volumes, your commercial and marketing objectives and your budget.
Our sample formats make tracking straightforward: dedicated promotional codes, custom QR links, and redemptions offer measurable markers to evaluate campaign ROI.
Yes, we deliver across the UK and internationally, with direct-to-store distribution options available.
Yes! Labels and gift boxes can be fully customized with your chain's visual branding. We can also include printed tasting cards or interactive QR codes for a truly bespoke customer journey.
Vinovae has produced over 5 million Vinottes® to date. We calibrate lead times and volumes with you, based on your project and your key commercial moments.
From initial concept and format selection through to final dispatch, including rebottling and full customization. You keep a single point of contact throughout the project. As your proactive partner, we continually propose fresh campaign concepts to help you renew your commercial activations year after year.
They already trust us…
Maximise your sales and your customer experience with the Vinotte®
The best way to see the impact is to try it firsthand! Request your sample kit and discuss your upcoming retail campaigns with our specialists.