What wine to drink with a galette des Rois?

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? The galette des rois, an emblematic dessert celebrated the world over, has its roots in the pagan festivals of Antiquity. Among the Romans, it was shared during winter solstice celebrations. In a tradition similar to the one we know today, a child was placed under the table to distribute the slices of cake. In those days, the bean symbolized ephemeral power: whoever found it was crowned king or queen for the day, with the possibility... Read more

Which wine to open with a Yule log?

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The end-of-year festivities are fast approaching, with their share of festive gatherings and meals with friends and family. If you're planning to serve a log for dessert, we're here to help you choose the right bottle to go with it. It's the log that decides... Because there are so many different logs. A Yule log is basically a sponge cake. Once rolled into shape... Read more

Which wines for your Christmas meals? Food and wine pairings for the holidays

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What wines should I pair with my Christmas meal? Discover our advice on the best food and wine pairings for your festive meals! The festive season is fast approaching, and it's not always easy to choose the right wines for your meal. Here you'll find all our advice on fine wines to match your favorite dishes, aperitifs and desserts for the festive season! We wish you a pleasant New Year's Eve and... Read more

What wine to drink with scallops?

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The scallop, named after the pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela and believed to bring good luck, is a marine mollusc. Everything you need to know about wine and scallops? The shellfish is most often fished at sea, with specialized boats called coquilliers, and fishing for it is only permitted from October 1 to May 15. Gustatively speaking, its flesh is delicate and tender, its taste marine, iodized and fine. Which is why... Read more

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

How to store and serve wine

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How do you serve wine, when you have a cellar, when you don't, and how do you keep an opened bottle? Preparing and serving your wine well may seem like a trivial gesture, but it is of vital importance if you are to enjoy your nectar to the full. A few precautions and gestures are called for. Correct temperature control, opening the bottle beforehand and tasting to check that the wine is not corked, decanting... These are just some of the things you need to do... Read more

All you need to know about Pouilly-Fumé wines: Wine guide

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? The Pouilly-Fumé appellation is known the world over for the quality of its Sauvignon grapes. The appellation has existed since 1937, and is located in the commune of Nièvre. Winemakers in the Pouilly-Fumé appellation can only produce white wines made from Sauvignon (also known as blanc fumé*), a grape that brings fruitiness and minerality to the finest terroirs. No fewer than 1,400 hectares of vines are planted. That's 88... Read more

The most expensive wines in the world | ranking 2023-2024

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What is the most expensive wine in the world? It's a question that's often asked at the dinner table, with family or friends, over a glass of good wine: "What's the most expensive wine in the world? Unsurprisingly, it's a French wine, but not a Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé, but a very rare wine produced in tiny quantities on the mythical terroirs of Burgundy. As you may have guessed,... Read more