Domaine Fabien Coche: Wine guide and history

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The domaine we're about to discuss is one of the best-known in Meursault. We're going to give you a brief introduction to the domaine, but above all to the details of these historic cuvées. Find all Fabien Coche wines in stock and from the domaine on Comptoir des Millésimes: > See Fabien Coche wines in stock History of the domaine: It was created in 1940 under the name "Coche-Bizouard" before becoming Fabien Coche. It brings out all the greatness... Read more

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PINOT NOIR

Nicolas Forestier
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Pinot Noir is certainly the grape variety that produces the finest, most sought-after wines in the world. In France, it is found in many regions, such as Burgundy, where it produces almost all the region's wines; Champagne, where it is blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, but can also be a single varietal; and Alsace, where it produces supple, fruity wines. In the rest of the world, it can be... Read more

What is a late harvest?

Nicolas Forestier
VENDANGE-TARDIVE-GUIDE
Everyone has tasted a bottle of Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive as an aperitif or to accompany foie gras at Christmas, without really knowing what's behind it. Of course, all Vendange Tardive wines have one thing in common: they have that sweetness, that gourmet taste that appeals or has appealed to each and every one of us. > Discover our Alsace wines at the best prices and in stock If we stay with the French, vendanges tardives are wines... Read more

What wines to drink with andouilles?

Nicolas Forestier
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The term "andouille" dates back to the Middle Ages, with many different uses. Ultimately, the word andouille can refer to a charcuterie preparation most often made from pork with the addition of salt, pepper and various spices. Even if the base remains the same, each region has its own recipe, spearheaded by andouille de Guéméné. The dish is powerful on the nose, rich on the palate, with rustic aromas. The difficulty with this dish is to... Read more

Which wines to invest in at GIGONDAS? 

Nicolas Forestier
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We have chosen to use the word investment, not to advise you to buy this or that bottle in order to make a capital gain in a few years' time, but rather to invest in certain estates or appellations that will be more difficult to access financially in a few years' time. > The best Gigondas wines in stock THE MOST KNOWN CÔTES DU RHÔNE MERIDIONAUX Gigondas is one of the wine lover's best-known wines. In the eyes of all, it is the wine... Read more

Which wines to drink with quiche?

Nicolas Forestier
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Formerly known as tarte, fouace or eschaudez, the word quiche was first coined in 1605 in Nancy. Originally, quiche dough was a simple leavened dough, like bread dough, and it was not until much later that it was replaced by puff pastry or shortcrust pastry. The "real" quiche Lorraine recipe is made with local ingredients: eggs, bacon and cream. And yes, the real recipe doesn't... Read more

Do you know Domaine Chavy-Chouet?

Comptoir des Millésimes
? Dear readers, we're delighted to be back with you to talk about Domaine Chavy-Chouet. This is a superb Burgundy domaine that continues to perpetuate the traditional values that have existed for generations. The name of this domaine comes from the history of two families. In this article, I'll explain its history in detail, as well as its emblematic cuvées. This is one of our partner estates. So you can find the cuvées in stock directly on the site, from the estate. >... Read more

HOW TO INVEST IN CONDRIEU WINE?

Nicolas Forestier
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Or rather, which CONDRIEU wines to invest in? We've chosen to use the word investment, not to advise you to buy this or that bottle in order to make a capital gain in a few years' time, but rather to invest in certain estates or appellations that will be more difficult to access financially in a few years' time. THE RHÔNE VALLEY A rare appellation much sought-after by lovers of great white wines, we're going to introduce you to the CONDRIEU appellation. Located on the right bank of the Rhône at a... Read more