What grape varieties are used in Loire wines?

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Loire wines are characterized above all by their rich diversity. From the Atlantic seaboard to the heart of the Paris basin, the particularities of the terroir give them finesse and crystalline freshness. These wines are made from a wide variety of grape varieties. And not just any grape variety: all of France's grape varieties come from the same vine: Vitis Vinifera. To find out more about French grape varieties, our guide... Read more

What are the Champagne grape varieties?

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? Cépages, or grape varieties, are selected according to climate and terroir. Discover in this article the grape varieties used to produce the famous white or rosé Champagne, as well as the Coteau Champenois red wine. > Champagne in stock at Les Cépages de Champagne? The predominant grape varieties in Champagne are : Pinot noir (37% of planted vineyards) Perfectly adapted to cool, chalky soils, this is the... Read more

Sauternes : Complete guide, grape varieties, food and wine pairing

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GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION OF SAUTERNES Located 30 kilometers south of Bordeaux, the Sauternes appellation area comprises 5 communes: Barsac, Bommes, Preignac, Fargues and Sauternes, all on the left bank of the Garonne and on either side of the Ciron river. It covers 2,200 hectares and produces 41,000 hectolitres of sweet white wine. > See Sauternes in stock HOW BOTRYTIS CINEREA DEVELOPS ... Read more

GEWURZTRAMINER | THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ALSATIAN GRAPE VARIETY

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Gewurztraminer is an emblematic grape variety of France, and more specifically of Alsace. Its exotic, fruity aromatic palette appeals to a wide range of people. Gewurztraminer is not often used in gastronomic food & wine pairings, so let yourself be tempted by this sweet nectar. THE ORIGINS OF GEWURZTRAMINER We all think that Gewurztraminer comes from Alsace or Germany because of the way it's pronounced, but it's not! In fact, its name has a German connotation, "Gewurz" meaning "spice" or "aromatic",... Read more

LE GUIDE DU CHARDONNAY | Everything you need to know about this grape variety

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Welcome to Comptoir des Millésimes, your online wine shop for rare and vintage wines. Today you'll find our guide to the famous Chardonnay grape variety. Everything you need to know about Chardonnay will be there. Enjoy your reading. > Discover our cellar of great vintage wines What is Chardonnay? Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. In America, Chardonnay is found in Argentina, Chile, Canada and California. The vines... Read more

The St Joseph guide: grape varieties, food and wine pairings

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Welcome to Comptoir des Millésimes. Today, our guide to the Rhône appellation: St Joseph. > Find our St Joseph in stock SAINT-JOSEPH: A highly prized appellation! Wines from the Rhône Valley are on a roll, at a time when wine lovers appreciate powerful, racy wines. The town of Saint-Joseph is one of them. Built around the town of Tournon and located in the northern part of the Côtes-du-Rhône, this... Read more

What grape varieties are used in Rhône Méridionale and Rhône Septentrionale wines?

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Welcome to Comptoir des Millésimes, where you can buy rare wines and old vintages. Today, we present our guide to the grape varieties of the Rhône. One of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. The wines of the Rhône Valley are favored by all wine lovers. Some are accustomed to drinking a "simple" Côtes-du-Rhône, Côtes-du-Rhône Village, while others seek out the complexity of its terroirs. > Great Rhône wines in stock The Northern Rhône Valley... Read more

Châteauneuf du Pape: Grape variety and tasting guide

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An emblematic appellation of the southern Côtes du Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a delight for lovers of rich, powerful wines. Today, we present you with this little tasting guide that will answer your question: How to enjoy a fine Châteauneuf du Pape wine > Ordering great Châteauneuf du Pape wines Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines The precursors of the AOC Forward-thinking and conquering, the winegrowers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape were at the origin of the creation of AOCs in France, and it was on May 15, 1936 that... Read more