The 1855 Classification of Bordeaux Grands Crus

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1855 Ranking
  Famous, renowned, legendary, the Bordeaux Classification of 1855 is often talked about. But do you know what it means? Below, we've summarized the history of the famous 1855 Classification and why it was created. With this article, this classification will no longer hold any secrets for you! On the occasion of the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1855 and at the request of Napoleon III, the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce called on wine brokers... Read more

Château Cos d'Estournel Complete Guide

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The Saint-Estèphe estate was created by Louis Gaspard d'Estournel, who inherited vines near the village of Cos in 1791. His boldness and risk-taking enabled him to rapidly expand his vineyard to 45 hectares. A lover of travel and exploration, Louis Gaspard d'Estournel earned the nickname Maharajah when he exported his wine to India. Discover our finest bottles of Château Cos d'Estournel Several signs linked to the château echo... Read more

How to serve, drink and accompany a Pauillac wine?

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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

TOP 15 best Saint Estèphe wines

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Discover the ranking of the best wines in the St-Estephe appellation in Bordeaux. Here is the list based on The Wine Advocate R. Parker's scores. RANKING OF THE BEST SAINT-ESTÈPHE WINES Here's the list of the best-rated St Estèphe wines on Robert Parker and the Wine Advocate website: THE NEW SUCCESS: Château Montrose 2020 100/100 Robert Parker Tasting by William Kelley: "Exceeding 2019 and rivaling the 2016 vintage for... Read more

Top 15 best Saint-Julien: Grands crus de Bordeaux

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Saint Julien wines are highly regarded in the French wine world. The Saint-Julien appellation lies between Margaux and Pauillac, and is the smallest in the Médoc, with just over 900 hectares of vines. Saint-Julien's terroirs are renowned for being exceptional, with soils of gravel, marl and pebbles. There are no Premier Grand Cru Classés in the Saint-Julien appellation area. The first conclusion to be drawn - "if it is... Read more

TOP 15 Best Wines of Saint-Émilion | Classification

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Today, Comptoir des Millésimes presents a selection of Saint Emilion's finest Grand Crus. Find Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017 and Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2018 in stock and at the best prices. Classification of the best St-Émilion wines This appellation includes a huge number of Châteaux, famous or not, classified or not... You love the wines of this appellation, but it's hard to find your way around! Here's a sneak preview of the ranking of the appellation's greatest bottles... Read more

Best Pessac-Léognan wines | Top 10 of the best vintages

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Pessac-Léognan is a French appellation d'origine contrôlée wine produced around Pessac and Léognan in the Graves vineyards, one of the subdivisions of the Bordeaux wine region. The Pessac-Léognan appellation covers 10 communes in Gironde. Château Haut-Brion is the most famous wine in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, recognized the world over. The appellation's red wines share common characteristics: tight, fleshy, well-balanced tannins, with aromas of ripe fruit or licorice on the finish... Read more

What dish to serve with an old vintage grand cru?

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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