Arrival from the cellar of Alexandre de Lur Saluces

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Exceptional arrival: rare bottles from Alexandre de Lur Saluces' cellar Some lots stand out for their provenance and history. The arrival of these bottles from the private collection of Alexandre de Lur Saluces, the emblematic former owner of Château d'Yquem, is one of them. These wines, preserved with remarkable care, represent a direct testimony to one of France's greatest winegrowing lineages. 👉 Discover the entire selection here:https://www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com/cave-du-marquis-de-lur-saluces Legacy of a former Yquem owner At the... Read more

Top 15 best Saint-Julien: Grands crus de Bordeaux

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Saint Julien wines are highly regarded in the French wine world. The Saint-Julien appellation lies between Margaux and Pauillac, and is the smallest in the Médoc, with just over 900 hectares of vines. Saint-Julien's terroirs are renowned for being exceptional, with soils of gravel, marl and pebbles. There are no Premier Grand Cru Classés in the Saint-Julien appellation area. The first conclusion to be drawn - "if it is... Read more

The best vintages of Château Margaux

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Chateau Margaux, formerly known as "La Mothe de Margaux", is a highly prestigious wine estate in Bordeaux, with a history and renown firmly rooted in French viticulture. - Old vintages of Château Margaux in Stock What are the best years of Château Margaux Comptoir des Millésimes presents the best rated wines of Château Margaux. This ranking is neither fixed nor official, and is based solely on Robert Parker and The Wine Advocate's rating system,... Read more

TOP 15 best Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines

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Comptoir des Millésimes now offers you an exclusive ranking of the 15 best Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, based on the prestigious Wine Spectator scores. To establish this selection, we have relied on the expert assessments of James Molesworth, a renowned taster on the Wine Spectator team, whose comments have been carefully translated to faithfully convey the sensations perceived during the tastings. This ranking highlights the appellation's most outstanding cuvées, from prestigious estates and... Read more

The most expensive wines in the world | ranking 2024-2025

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What is the most expensive wine in the world? It's a question that's often asked at the dinner table, with family or friends, over a glass of good wine: "What's the most expensive wine in the world? Unsurprisingly, it's a French wine, but not a Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé, but a very rare wine produced in tiny quantities on the mythical terroirs of Burgundy. As you may have guessed,... Read more

Rhône Valley: Wines that are reaching their peak this year

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The Rhône Valley, rich in its varied terroirs and iconic grape varieties, offers a range of red wines with diverse profiles. Some vintages, after several years of aging, have now reached their optimal maturity, offering exceptional tasting experiences. Here's an overview of the vintages ready to be savored, from northern crus to southern appellations. We'll be sure to recommend a few vintages after the explanations (if certain wines are no longer in stock, don't hesitate to discover... Read more

Fish tartare: Which wines go with it?

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In this article, we'll look at a number of food and wine pairings. Firstly, with fish tartars, as there are a plethora of recipes, but also with fish ceviche. What's the difference? A fish tartare is a recipe in which the fish is not cooked and each ingredient is mixed when served, whereas a ceviche consists of "cooking" the fish in its marinade some thirty minutes before serving. Naturally, the... Read more