What grape varieties are used in Loire wines?

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Loire wines are characterized above all by their rich diversity. From the Atlantic seaboard to the heart of the Paris basin, the particularities of the terroir give them finesse and crystalline freshness. These wines are made from a wide variety of grape varieties. And not just any grape variety: all of France's grape varieties come from the same vine: Vitis Vinifera. To find out more about French grape varieties, our guide... Read more

POUILLY-FUMÉ WINES

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Known the world over! Not to be confused with its namesake Pouilly-Fuissé, which comes from Burgundy. Pouilly-Fumé comes from the Loire region and is made from Sauvignon grapes. The wine can be produced in seven communes: Pouilly-sur-Loire, Saint-Andelain, Tracy-sur-Loire, Mesves-sur-Loire, Garchy, Saint-Martin-sur-Nohain and Saint-Laurent-l'Abbaye. > Order great Loire wines The etymology of its name is explained by its origin, as the heart of the appellation is located in the commune of Pouilly-sur-Loire, and the... Read more

Sancerre food and wine pairings

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Welcome to Comptoir des Millésimes, your e-caviste for rare and vintage wines! During this time of confinement, we present our guide to Sancerre wine and food pairing. It's the perfect time to learn something new every day! Here's our advice on how best to pair your superb Loire wine! > See the entire cellar Sancerre wines The world-famous Sancerre vineyard enjoys a fine reputation. Produced in the department of... Read more

What are the best Chinon vintages and top domaines?

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Produced in the Indre-et-Loire department of France, Chinon wines enjoy a temperate climate, which is particularly good for Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon. The great wines of Chinon All three colors are produced, with a large majority of reds, representing 85%, followed by 13% of rosés, and finally 2% of whites. The reds are rather round and light, with notes of red fruits such as raspberries and spices. The rosés are also highly aromatic, supple... Read more

Clos-Rougeard's finest vintages

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Comptoir des Millésimes presents the finest Clos Rougeard wines and vintages! It has rapidly become the greatest Saumur-Champigny wine in the Loire Valley. Here, we'll detail our opinions and detailed tasting notes for each of the precious estate's rare gems. But first, let's revisit the history of this incredible estate. > Discover our Clos Rougeard wines in Stock < Read more

Jacky Blot | Domaine de La Taille aux Loups: 2015 vintage tasting

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Comptoir des Millésimes is proud to present one of its partner estates: Jacky Blot's famous Domaine de la Taille aux Loups. We're going to introduce you to this estate's famous Montlouis sur Loire wines. Introducing Jacky Blot's Domaine de la Taille aux Loups Jacky Blot has helped lift Montlouis sur Loire out of Vouvray's shadow and give it a reputation of its own. Jacky Blot revolutionized the viticultural techniques of the time... Read more

Discover the hidden treasure of Domaine Huet's cellar of fine wines

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Large cellar of Domaine Huet vieux millesimes
Today, we were lucky enough to unearth a magnificent cellar of fine wines from Domaine Huet. It was an astonishing moment. Wines bursting with potential, extremely rare. We were particularly struck by the incredible condition of the bottles. For most of the bottles, it was a very pleasant surprise: some have magnificent levels, intact capsules and labels that have stood the test of time. And... Read more