Category: Food and wine pairing

  The Best Wines to Taste this Spring Freshness and Lightness at the Rendezvous 👉 With the arrival of fine weather and rising temperatures, spring is the perfect time to explore new wines that are fresh, light and aromatic. As a wine merchant at Comptoir des Millésimes, I offer you a selection of wines that are perfect to accompany your convivial moments, whether it's a meal on the terrace, an aperitif or dinner with friends. 1. Château Romassan Ott 2022... Read more

Welcome to the Comptoir des Millésimes blog. Here you'll find the best food and wine pairing guides. Happy tasting! What wine to drink with tartiflette? A tartiflette-wine meal is on your mind this winter. You certainly want to match food and wine for your table. So, if you've already found the perfect meal, you're probably wondering what wine to drink with tartiflette. Whether you prefer red or white wine,... Read more

? The galette des rois, an emblematic dessert celebrated the world over, has its roots in the pagan festivals of Antiquity. Among the Romans, it was shared during winter solstice celebrations. In a tradition similar to the one we know today, a child was placed under the table to distribute the slices of cake. In those days, the bean symbolized ephemeral power: whoever found it was crowned king or queen for the day, with the possibility... Read more

The end-of-year festivities are fast approaching, with their share of festive gatherings and meals with friends and family. If you're planning to serve a log for dessert, we're here to help you choose the right bottle to go with it. It's the log that decides... Because there are so many different logs. A Yule log is basically a sponge cake. Once rolled into shape... Read more

What wines should I pair with my Christmas meal? Discover our advice on the best food and wine pairings for your festive meals! The festive season is fast approaching, and it's not always easy to choose the right wines for your meal. Here you'll find all our advice on fine wines to match your favorite dishes, aperitifs and desserts for the festive season! We wish you a pleasant New Year's Eve and... Read more

Bien que pour certains le mot « beaujolais » ne reflète que les vins du Beaujolais Nouveau, cette région viticole à part entière est composée de pas moins de 12 appellations, dont 10 Crus bien distincts des uns des autres. L’encépagement est plutôt simple car il n’existe que deux cépages pouvant rentrer dans l’appellation. Pour les vins blancs, il s’agit du chardonnay. Pour les vins rouges, ces derniers sont composés de gamay.   > Retrouvez nos belles bouteilles de Beaujolais en stock… Read more