About
Wikeeps is a French innovator specializing in professional wine-by-the-glass service and post-opening bottle preservation. The company's patented technology relies on oenological-grade gas cartridges produced in the European Union in partnership with Linde Gas. For still wines, Wikeeps uses a proprietary 79% Argon / 21% CO2 blend that replaces oxygen inside the bottle, preserving aromas and gustative qualities for up to 30 days while supporting natural CO2 retention increasingly found in natural wines. For sparkling wines and champagne, the Bubbl. system employs an 80% CO2 / 20% Nitrogen blend that simultaneously locks in existing bubbles and prevents oxidation, maintaining effervescence and freshness for up to one week. The Bubbl. range includes a portable 'Sentinel' unit designed for wine tourism and on-the-go temperature maintenance. Wikeeps cartridges are cross-compatible with Coravin Professional and Coravin Sparkling systems, offering added flexibility for professionals already invested in those platforms. The product lineup also includes wine coolers (countertop, service, and built-in models), pour spouts, conservation stoppers, and filters. Awarded the Trophée Oenovation 2012 and the Prix à l'Innovation 2023 at VITeff, Wikeeps is trusted by sommeliers, restaurateurs, wine-tourism operators, and enthusiasts seeking to reduce waste while elevating the wine-by-the-glass experience.
Key Features
- Patented Gas Preservation Technology: Uses a proprietary Argon (79%) + CO2 (21%) blend for still wines and a CO2 (80%) + N2 (20%) blend for sparkling wines to prevent oxidation and maintain freshness after opening.
- Bubbl. Champagne Conservation System: A dedicated system for champagne, Cava, Franciacorta, and Prosecco that locks in bubbles and blocks oxidation, preserving effervescence for up to one week.
- Coravin Compatibility: Oenological gas cartridges are compatible with Coravin Professional and Coravin Sparkling devices, making them a flexible and cost-effective alternative refill option.
- Portable Sentinel Unit: A portable Bubbl. solution ('Sentinel') that maintains temperature and preserves open champagne bottles, designed specifically for wine tourism and events.
- Full Wine Accessory Ecosystem: Complements the preservation systems with wine coolers (countertop, service, and built-in), pour spouts, conservation stoppers, and integrated filtration for a complete service solution.
Use Cases
- Restaurants and wine bars serving wine by the glass who need to preserve multiple open bottles without waste for up to 30 days.
- Champagne houses and wine-tourism operators using the portable Bubbl. Sentinel to serve and preserve open sparkling wine bottles at events or tastings.
- Hotels and hospitality venues integrating Wikeeps into their beverage program to expand their wine-by-the-glass menu while controlling spoilage costs.
- Coravin users seeking compatible, EU-manufactured oenological gas cartridges at a competitive price point.
- Private wine enthusiasts who open premium bottles and want to enjoy them over several weeks without sacrificing quality or freshness.
Pros
- Award-Winning Innovation: Recognized with the Trophée Oenovation 2012 and Prix à l'Innovation 2023 at VITeff, validating the technology's quality and impact on the professional wine market.
- Long Preservation Window: Still wines can be preserved for up to 30 days after opening, significantly reducing waste for restaurants, hotels, and wine bars serving wine by the glass.
- Cross-Compatible Cartridges: Cartridges work with Coravin Professional systems, giving existing Coravin users a compatible and competitively priced refill option without switching equipment.
- EU-Manufactured, Food-Grade Gas: All gas cartridges are manufactured within the European Union to food-grade standards, ensuring safety and quality for professional use.
Cons
- Ongoing Consumable Cost: Preservation depends on purchasing gas cartridges regularly, which adds a recurring operational expense on top of the initial system investment.
- Primarily French-Language Experience: The website and product communications are predominantly in French, which may create a barrier for non-French-speaking international buyers.
- Physical Hardware Dependency: The system requires compatible hardware (Wikeeps system or Coravin device) to function, making it unsuitable for users without these devices already in hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can Wikeeps preserve an opened bottle of still wine?
Wikeeps can preserve the aromas and taste of an opened still wine bottle for up to 30 days using its patented Argon + CO2 oenological gas mix.
Can Wikeeps cartridges be used with my existing Coravin device?
Yes. Wikeeps gas cartridges are compatible with Coravin Professional and Coravin Sparkling systems, allowing you to use them as a direct replacement for original Coravin capsules.
What is the Bubbl. system and how does it differ from the main Wikeeps system?
Bubbl. is Wikeeps' dedicated preservation solution for sparkling wines (champagne, Cava, Franciacorta, Prosecco). It uses a CO2 + Nitrogen blend to lock in bubbles and block oxidation, preserving sparkling wines for up to one week after opening.
Is Wikeeps suitable for professional restaurant use?
Absolutely. Wikeeps was designed as a professional wine-by-the-glass tool. Its speed and integrated filtration make it ideal for high-volume restaurant and hotel environments looking to minimize wine waste.
Where are Wikeeps gas cartridges manufactured?
All Wikeeps oenological gas cartridges are manufactured within the European Union to food-grade standards, with gas supplied by industrial partner Linde Gas.
