Chablis wine and food pairings

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Chablis wines There are four AOC Chablis wines, all produced in the Yonne department. These are Petit-Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru (there are forty different climats) and Chablis Grand Cru (7 different climats). Almost all Chablis wines are grown on a limestone plateau, and come from a single grape variety, Chardonnay. The Premier Crus and Grand Crus soils are composed of a sub-layer of Kimmeridgian (fossilized oysters), which provides the... Read more

Jacques Prieur: Burgundy estate guide

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Dear readers, we're delighted to welcome you to the latest domaine in the Burgundy region. Domaine Jacques Prieur has existed since 1868, building one of the rarest terroir mosaics in Burgundy. However, it is the only domaine to own vines in all the major Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits appellations: Chambertin, Musigny, Clos Vougeot, Echézeaux, Corton, Meursault and Montrachet. In this article... Read more

Domaine Paul Pillot: Estate guide

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Domaine Paul Pillot has become a benchmark in the Chassagne-Montrachet and Saint-Aubin appellations. Since the success of the 2004 vintage, they have given themselves the means to produce the very best wines. In this article, I'll tell you about the history of this estate run by Thierry and Chrystelle. They produce white wines, straightforward, expressive wines and wines with great ageing potential. Find all Domaine Paul Pillot wines in stock and from the estate on Comptoir des Millésimes: > Cuvées... Read more

Château Cheval Blanc & Château Ausone leave the rankings!

? Today, the Comptoir des Millésimes team brings you a hot topic in the wine world! It's not a rumor, but a fact: two of the Saint-Emilion appellation's great leaders have refused to submit an application to take part in the 2022 St Emilion wine classification! Why and how? Let us explain! > Find our Saint Emilion grands crus in stock What ranking do Ausone and Cheval Blanc have today ?... Read more

Foire Aux Vins: dates and presentation of the 2021 vintage

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This year, Comptoir des millésimes is opening the doors of its cellar to all wine lovers. This Wine Fair is the perfect reflection of our philosophy. The offer is divided into 2 themes: - A "Tour de France des appellations" section, with numerous nuggets from the Rhône and Burgundy regions. Wines direct from the cellars of our 200 partner winemakers. Direct sales at the best prices. - And a second part "Cave... Read more

Bouzereau Michel et Fils: an estate with a team of enthusiasts

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? Dear readers, we're delighted to tell you about Domaine Bouzereau Michel et Fils. Another Burgundy domaine that has been passing on traditional values for 7 generations now. In this article, you'll learn about its history, as well as its emblematic cuvées. Find all Domaine Bouzereau wines in stock and from the domaine on Comptoir des Millésimes: > Cuvées de Bouzereau en provenance domaine History: This family has been growing vines in Meursault since... Read more

Domaine Chantal Lescure : Great wines guide

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This estate was created by Chantal Lescure and Xavier Machard de Gramont in 1975. Today, it is a family estate with 19 hectares of vineyards. It lies to the north on the slopes of Dijon and to the south as far as Meursault. It has been certified organic since 2006. Find all Domaine Chantal Lescure wines in stock and from the domaine on Comptoir des Millésimes: > Cuvées du Domaine Chantal Lescure en provenance domaine Learn more about this... Read more

Do you know the Ferret estate?

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In this article, we're going to tell you about Domaine Ferret, another estate in the Burgundy region. With an average production of 90,000 bottles per year, the estate covers an area of 18.5 hectares and the average age of the vines is 40 years. Find out more about the history of the estate, run by talented winemaker Audrey Braccini, and its flagship cuvées. > See Domaine Ferret wines in stock Where does this estate come from ? Located in the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation in the... Read more