Abstract: A riddling device for processing wine according to the champagne method, with reduced energy expenditure due to a balanced assembly. The device comprises a stand, a cradle capable of pivoting through a right angle relative to the stand, and a platform capable of rotating about an axis disposed in the middle of the cradle. According to the invention the cradle (10) is tilted under the control of a vertical screw (25) and two wheels (8) disposed at its opposite end and running on two slopes (9) on the stand (1).