The 10 best Pommard wines

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Today, Comptoir des Millésimes has made a selection of the best Pommard wines according to Wine Spectator scores. Many other estates and cuvées are excellent in Pommard, this superb Burgundy appellation. Feel free to share your top domains of great Pommard wines in comments, and discover the latest vintages available to buy on the site: Pommard 2017, 2016 and 2015. Ranking of the best Pommard wines of all time The information and tasting reports associated with the various bottles come from the... Read more

Nuits-Saint-Georges food and wine pairings

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The wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges Nuits-Saint-Georges is a small Burgundy appellation, located in the Côte de Nuits. The appellation was validated in 1936, the first year AOCs were created. Produced in the two communes of Nuits-Saint-Georges and Prémeaux, the appellation covers 307 hectares, the vast majority of which are devoted to red wines (97% of production is red wine). The distinctive feature of Nuits-Saint-Georges wines is that they do not produce a Grand Cru, but only... Read more

Proposed changes to the Bourgogne AOC: Chablis threatened.

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The Institut National des Appellations d'Origine (INAO) is considering a plan to redefine Burgundy's vineyards, which would exclude no fewer than 64 communes from the Bourgogne AOC, including most of Chablis. On the other hand, communes in Beaujolais, previously located in the Rhône region, would be able to produce under the Bourgogne AOC. Winegrowers are up in arms about the move. 64 Burgundy communes under threat The INAO's plan to remove 64 villages from the Burgundy AOC... Read more

What grape varieties are used in Burgundy wines?

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Welcome to our Grape Varieties Guide! We're going to introduce you to all the great grape varieties of the Burgundy vineyards. The Burgundy vineyard boasts ideal climatic conditions and a unique terroir for its various grape varieties. Its history goes back a long way, with the first official description dating back to the year 312. The great wines of Burgundy are renowned the world over, with star grape varieties such as pinot noir, chardonnay, gamay and aligoté. In the guide to grape varieties... Read more

The Best Vintages of Meursault

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Meursault is a large village on the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. Its wines are considered as prestigious as those of its neighbor to the south, Puligny-Montrachet. But what are the good years in Meursault? Which vintage is best for buying an old Meursault? Here we present a ranking of the best vintages of this appellation, renowned for its prestigious white wines. You'll also find our Meursault 2018, Meursault 2017 and Meursault 2016 wines in stock and... Read more

The best vintages of Nuits Saint-Georges wines

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Nuits St Georges vintages
The wines of Nuit St Georges (mainly reds) in Burgundy are world-renowned for their finesse and ageing potential, especially in great years. But what are the great vintages of this appellation? Which years should you choose when buying old vintages of Nuits St-Georges? Discover the classification of the best vintages of Nuits Saint-Georges appellation wines. - 1969: the legendary vintage of Nuits St-Georges The... Read more

Top 10 Domaines in Meursault

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The best Meursault wines
Today, we present you with a list of the best estates in Meursault, one of the most prestigious appellations in Burgundy, particularly for white wines. This is not an official ranking, but one based on our preferences after various tasting experiences. There are, of course, other very prestigious estates in the appellation. Meursault prices have risen sharply in recent years due to growing international demand and very low... Read more