New Record: €482,000 for a 1945 Romanée-Conti

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Record sale: €482,000 for Romanée Conti 1945 The domaine produced just 600 bottles in 1945. Here was such a prestigious and renowned wine, not just in Burgundy, not just in France, but worldwide. As you can see, bottles of Romanée-Conti can largely heat up the spirits in the auction rooms! This October 14, 2018, a bottle of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru from the 1945 vintage went for the record price of €482,000, €558,000... Read more

The best vintages of Burgundy red wines

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Great wine lovers are always telling anyone who will listen that certain vintages of Burgundy red wines are truly "in a class of their own". Just taste a glass and you'll be singing their praises over and over again. Discover the vintages that have produced the cream of Burgundy's red wines. > DISCOVER OUR GREAT BURGUNDY WINES IN STOCK < Exceptional Burgundy Red Vintages - Leading oenologists rank 1978 as an exceptional vintage. The magnificence of the... Read more

What makes one wine better than another?

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Factors in the success of a great wine The way grapes are grown (viticulture) and how they are then transformed into wine (vinification) are the two main factors affecting wine quality. > Buying rare wines and exceptional cuvées Viticulture - common sense practices such as keeping the vines disease-free makes a difference to the quality of the fruit and ultimately the wine. Harvest only the best grapes... Read more

Which wines for Easter? A selection of grands crus available for purchase

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It's the anniversary of Christ's resurrection. One of the most important religious holidays in France, it's also a tradition for families and friends to enjoy a meal together, to celebrate the return of spring. Which wines should accompany the traditional Easter meal? Which wines to pair with the Easter main course? Red meats and poultry for Easter Easter meals often feature the famous leg of lamb as the main course... Read more

How to identify and appreciate a great wine?

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Wine is the product with the most varied range of aromas. Not everyone has the same sensory acuity. Educating the senses requires training. "We're taught to read, write and count. Why can't we learn to smell?" wonders Jean Lenoir, a researcher specializing in the study of odors. Wine's flavor and bouquet From a chemical point of view, wine is made up of water, alcohol, acids and derivatives of these... Read more

SCANDAL: a Romanée-Conti 2007 frozen due to a delivery problem!

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Do you like sorbets? Today we found one of unusual value. This bottle of Romanée-Conti was found frozen after being exported to China. How did the bottle of Romanée Conti get frozen? It seems that the shipping company encountered some problems in the shipping process. While this may seem slightly humorous, it's also undeniably a shocking image when you consider the price of this rare pearl! We... Read more

How to enjoy a Château d'Yquem wine?

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Do I have to be a connoisseur to appreciate a great Château d'Yquem wine? Château d'Yquem is the elite of the Sauternes appellation, the golden wine of the French vineyard. It is the only 1er Cru Supérieur in Sauternes, classified in 1855. And yet, this liquid jewel can be appreciated by anyone who enjoys wine tasting. This great château produces a wine that is subtle and balanced, fresh and elegant. Any great critic... Read more