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Surely one of the world's largest families of grape varieties! A multitude of grape varieties Pierre Galet, a renowned ampelographer, describes over 150 grape varieties that bear the name Muscat. All these grape varieties, whether white, rosé or red, whether eaten or used to make wine, are grouped together under the name Muscat, characterized by their muscat-like aromas reminiscent of Musc (an animal substance often used to produce perfumes). For Muscat to be vinified, it... Read more

Pinot Noir is certainly the grape variety that produces the finest, most sought-after wines in the world. In France, it is found in many regions, such as Burgundy, where it produces almost all the region's wines; Champagne, where it is blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, but can also be a single varietal; and Alsace, where it produces supple, fruity wines. In the rest of the world, it can be... Read more

Everyone has tasted a bottle of Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive as an aperitif or to accompany foie gras at Christmas, without really knowing what's behind it. Of course, all Vendange Tardive wines have one thing in common: they have that sweetness, that gourmet taste that appeals or has appealed to each and every one of us. > Discover our Alsace wines at the best prices and in stock If we stay with the French, vendanges tardives are wines... Read more

Or rather, which CONDRIEU wines to invest in? We've chosen to use the word investment, not to advise you to buy this or that bottle in order to make a capital gain in a few years' time, but rather to invest in certain estates or appellations that will be more difficult to access financially in a few years' time. THE RHÔNE VALLEY A rare appellation much sought-after by lovers of great white wines, we're going to introduce you to the CONDRIEU appellation. Located on the right bank of the Rhône at a... Read more