Horse-drawn ploughing in the Les Cinq Filles vineyard

Initiative

Our Commitment to Scientific Research

At Les Cinq Filles, we believe the future of exceptional winemaking is rooted in rigorous scientific inquiry. We are proud to foster a global research network pushing the boundaries of viticulture.

Bridging Tradition & Innovation

Our ongoing research initiative brings together brilliant minds from esteemed universities around the globe. Guided by the rigorous principles of the scientific method, we are committed to forming precise hypotheses, systematically collecting data, conducting meticulous experiments and observations, analyzing results, and drawing empirical conclusions. By investing in dedicated studies, we aim to understand the intricate variables of terroir, climate, and sensory perception — ensuring that every bottle is a testament not only to nature’s art, but to profound scientific understanding.

The Network

Global Research Partners

Collaborating with leading institutions to elevate the science of enology and viticulture.

Champagne Les Cinq Filles

Oenologist Yvonne Seier Christensen

Winemaker & Négociant ManipulantView profile ↗

Switzerland

Haute École de Gestion de Genève

Professor Nicolas Depetris-ChauvinView profile ↗

Spain

Universidad de La Rioja

Professor Purificación Fernández-ZurbanoView profile ↗

Publications

Published Research

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“Bite · Sip · Swallow · Repeat” — recent scientific advances and innovations in wine and food pairing

  • Early research aimed to define universal principles for the ‘ideal’ pairing.
  • Over time, the search for an ‘ideal’ pairing was replaced by context-specific suitability.
  • Successful pairings create memorable emotional experiences, not just sensory harmony.
  • Recent studies show successful pairings are deeply cultural, not universal.
  • Pairing local food and wine is a key trend for sustainability and authenticity.
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Wine and Conversation: Tracing innovation in wine metaphors

  • This opinion-driven review examines how conceptual metaphors shape the language of wine.
  • We focused our review on key wine descriptors: balance, bouquet, body, elegance, and minerality.
  • We explore how wine metaphors evolve amid climate change and market pressures.

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Read the research brief

The full designed overview of Yvonne’s scientific approach and research network is available as a PDF.

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