What dishes to serve with Beaujolais wines?

Nicolas Forestier
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Although for some the word "Beaujolais" only reflects the wines of Beaujolais Nouveau, this wine region in its own right is made up of no less than 12 appellations, including 10 very distinct Crus. The grape varieties are rather simple, as there are only two that can be included in the appellation. For white wines, it's Chardonnay. For red wines, Gamay is used. > Find our beautiful bottles of Beaujolais in stock... Read more

How to serve, drink and accompany a Pauillac wine?

Nicolas Forestier
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First of all, here's a presentation of the Pauillac appellation, because it's important to understand the history and type of wine behind it. Pauillac, too, is located on the left bank of the Gironde. It is considered one of Bordeaux's most prestigious appellations and is home to 18 crus classés from the 1855 classification, headed by Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild. The appellation boasts some 1,250... Read more

Do you know natural sweet wines? Guide and pairings

ludovic
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Before proposing food and wine pairings with vins doux naturels, a few explanations are in order to fully understand the type of wine we're dealing with. As the name suggests, vins doux naturels are sweet wines with natural sugar inside. > See our bottles of vins doux naturels How is it made? A vin doux naturel is initially vinified in the classic way, during fermentation the yeasts... Read more

What dish to serve with an old vintage grand cru?

ludovic
vintage wine and food pairing
? Before thinking about tasting a bottle of wine, it's essential to prepare it properly. First of all, what is an old vintage? We're going to define a wine that's 20 years old or more as an old vintage. How do you prepare your bottle? An old vintage is like a dessert recipe: you have to prepare it. There are 1,000 ways not to enjoy a wine, and it would be a shame to spoil a good bottle. Whether it's a Bordeaux, a Burgundy... Read more

What wine to drink with filet mignon?

Nicolas Forestier
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The Comptoir des Millésimes team presents the best filet mignon and wine pairings! Don't hesitate to find our wines in stock on the site. Filet mignon is most often associated with pork, but it can also be used with beef, venison or veal. The recipes are completely different, but the tenderness and delicacy of the meat remain the same regardless of the animal. > All our Wine and Food Pairing Guides What to drink with... Read more

What wines go best with chili con carne?

Comptoir des Millésimes
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To find out which wine to drink with chili con carne, it's easy to deconstruct and translate this Mexican-sounding name. The word "chiles" translates as "chillies", while "con carne" means "with meat". As you can see, you'll need a heady wine with lots of character to keep your palate from being crushed. The origins of con carne are controversial, to say the least, but a rather nice story to tell is that it was created in Texas. It... Read more

Which wine to serve with lamb?

ludovic
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? Lamb is one of the most popular dishes on the table for every special occasion. This tender, flavorful meat deserves a good wine pairing, no matter how it's cooked. In this case, it's always important to be aware of the different types of food and wine pairings to impress your guests and satisfy their gourmet taste buds. Which red wines to pair with lamb? One of the most famous pairings is lamb with red wine... Read more

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

ludovic
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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