Domaine de Beaurenard: Guide to the house and its 5 cuvées

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Here's our complete guide to the Domaine Beaurenard, run by the Coulon family. The Coulon family has been planting vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for 8 generations now. Today, brothers Daniel and Frédéric, accompanied by their son Daniel, Victor and Antonin Coulon, are determined to pass on the tradition of excellence, while respecting the cultivation of vines and the environment. The estate covers 32 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 25 hectares in Rasteau and 6 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône. The vineyards are converted to organic and biodynamic farming. The style of these... Read more

Bosquet des Papes wine guide: 4 Grandes Cuvées

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Let's talk about the Boiron family! Do you know them? Are you familiar with the Bosquet des Papes estate? It's a famous winegrowing family that's been around for 5 generations. In this article, I'll tell you about the history of this family, as well as the description, tasting and terroirs of their superb Châteauneuf du Pape cuvées. > All Guides to our partner estates History of the estate: In 1860, thanks to the first investments in... Read more

Château de St Cosme: History and vintages.

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Let's talk about Château de St Cosme, another Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate with a unique history. Located in the heart of the Gigondas appellation, the Gallo-Roman winery is brimming with fermentation vats carved out of the rock and in impeccable condition. They hark back to the lives of our Gallo-Roman ancestors. The family bought the estate in 1490 and has seen 15 generations of winegrowers. The 22 hectares of 60-year-old vines produce low yields. This terroir is... Read more

Domaine Vaudieu: Vineyard and cuvée guide

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Here's one of our superb partner estates and winemakers: Domaine Vaudieu. In this article, I'll tell you the story of this domaine, and detail its cuvées. It should be noted that this domaine specializes mainly in white wines, but they have also produced a few reds. > Guides to partner wineries History of the estate: For 5 generations now, the Brechet family has been harvesting vines. They are key players in the Châteauneuf-du-pape appellation in the southern Rhône valley. They... Read more

Maison de Champagne Pol Roger: What if we told you more?

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Here's the complete guide to the history and cuvées of the Pol Roger Champagne House. Founded in 1849 in Aÿ, Pol Roger moved to Epernay two years later. The eponymous founder died in 1899 after selling his champagne to the English. Today, Sir Winston remains the flagship cuvée of the Pol Roger champagne house. In this article, I take you to the heart of the history of the house, its family... Read more

Domaine Tarlant: Champagne House Guide

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Welcome to the Comptoir des Millésimes blog. Here is a complete guide to the Tarlant Champagne House. Don't hesitate to have a look at the other articles about our wineries. > Partner wineries guide History of the estate: Located in the heart of the Marne Valley, in Oeuilly, this small Tarlant Champagne House is one of the most progressive estates of its generation, with 13 ha. They have lived on this terroir since 1687. Benoit and his sister Mélanie Tarlant represent the 12th generation of winemakers... Read more

Champagne A.R. Lenoble: an estate not to be missed.

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Here's our complete guide to the famous Lenoble Champagne house. This estate produces the finest brand-name champagnes. These cuvées include fruity champagnes and winey, saline cuvées designed to be served at the table. This discreet champagne house is based in Damery (Marne Valley) and run by Anne Malassagne, former owner of L'Oréal, and her brother Antoire. They are the great-grandchildren of Armand-Raphaël Graser, who founded the estate in 1915. The majority of the vineyard is planted with Chardonnay. Dosages are very low, and ageing conditions... Read more

Do you know the Leclerc Briant estate?

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Today, I'm taking you to the heart of a new winery: Leclerc Briant, which will answer all your questions about this estate. > Les Guides des domaines viticoles partenaires If we go back to the beginning, it was founded in 1872 by Lucien Leclerc. In 1955, the estate was moved to its current premises on Chemin de la Chaude Ruelle. During this same period, under the guidance of Bertrand Leclerc, great-grandson of the founder... Read more