BORDEAUX RIGHT BANK GRAPE VARIETIES

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Let's continue our Guide to Grape Varieties with those of Bordeaux's Right Bank. Two rivers cross the Bordeaux region, dividing it into three parts. These are the Garonne and the Dordogne (a handy way of remembering which river is the most northerly: it's the first in alphabetical order), which join to form the Gironde estuary. To find out whether the appellation is on the left or right bank of the river, simply follow the... Read more

GRAPE VARIETIES OF BORDEAUX'S LEFT BANK  

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The reputation of Bordeaux wines is well established. Known the world over, they still have a few well-kept secrets. Take grape varieties, for example. Do you know the Bordeaux grape varieties inside out? And do you know how many reds there are, and how many whites? Let's take a look at the list of Bordeaux grape varieties, which is only a tiny fraction of the total number of French grape varieties (the number of grape varieties in France... Read more

WHAT ARE THE BEST VINTAGES IN POMEROL?

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HOW TO TELL IF A VINTAGE IS GOOD? Before discussing the best vintages of Pomerol wines, we need to define what a good vintage is. Grapes need sun to develop. The sun's rays strike the leaves of the vines, enabling them to synthesize sugars. This is called photosynthesis. The more sun there is, the greater the photosynthesis. But be careful not to overdo it, as this would make the wine too heavy... Read more

When and how to drink a Pomerol?

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Comptoir des Millésimes today presents its tips for serving and tasting the great wines of Pomerol. Pomerol wines are among the most sought-after and appreciated in the wine world, and have been since Roman times. It's also one of Bordeaux's smallest appellation d'origine contrôlée, with 792 hectares of vines. Discover our tips for tasting Pomerol wines. > See Pomerol wines... Read more

Classification of the best Sauternes wines

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Whether you approach the Sauternes circuit from the beginning or the end, you'll find that it has only one forbidden direction: that of mediocrity. It's a fairytale treadmill. And if the twists and turns seem frequent, it's just in case your head starts to spin a little. To help you find your way, discover our ranking of the best Sauternes wines and their finest vintages. If you'd like to find out more about the famous sweet white wines... Read more

Pomerol wine rankings: Robert Parker's top Pomerol wines

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Comptoir des millésimes today presents its classification of the great wines of Pomerol. The Pomerol appellation has never been officially classified, and does not appear in the official 1855 classification of Bordeaux's great wines. So today, we offer you a classification of Pomerol wines that we have drawn up ourselves. This is not an official classification, but it does give you a good idea of the work done by these châteaux over the last 20 years. The principle is simple: wines are judged on... Read more

The best vintages of Château Troplong Mondot

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Chateau Troplong-Mondot is one of Saint-Émilion's elite estates. It has been classified 1er grand cru B in this appellation since the 1855 classification. The Château was previously owned by the Valette-Pariente family, with the famous and talented Christine Valette. She sadly left in 2014, and the property was sold to the Scor group in 2017. The wine estate covers 33 hectares, 29 of which are planted with vines. It is ranked Premier grand cru classé B in the latest Saint-Émilion wine rankings of... Read more

The Best Wines of Pauillac, grands crus de Bordeaux

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Pauillac wine guide Pauillac is located on the left bank of the Gironde and boasts incredible climatic conditions, not to mention geological ones! This appellation era is home to some of the world's finest wines. The wines produced here combine full-bodied character with finesse. A sweeping judgment that could be enriched by that of Charles Cocks, an eminent English oenophile of the last century, according to whom: "The wines of Pauillac are... Read more