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?

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? 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

Which wine to pair with Tournedos Rossini?

Nicolas Forestier
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Have you ever wondered which wine would go best with Tournedos Rossini? Although there are many stories surrounding Tournedos Rossini, such as the fact that it was named after the composer Gioachino Rossini, a gourmet and lover of French cuisine, the recipe is simple! It consists of a piece of tournedos, pre-cooked and topped with a slice of foie gras and a few slices of truffle, all served with a Madeira sauce.... Read more

WHICH WINES TO DRINK WITH SEAFOOD?

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The festive season is just around the corner, and with it comes a host of festive meals with friends and family. If you're planning to serve seafood, we're here to help you choose the wines that will go perfectly with it. It all depends on the seafood! Generally speaking, to accompany your platter, you'll need a dry, fairly aromatic white wine with a long finish. However, if you're eating "noble" shellfish... Read more

William Fèvre: Prestigious Burgundy estate since 1959

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We'd like to introduce you to a prestigious and excellent Chablis estate: Domaine William Fèvre. He gives his all to produce wines that respect tradition and nature. Depending on the climate, the team works continuously throughout the year with perseverance and rigor to produce top-quality wines. Let's take a look at the history of this estate, and some of its cuvées. We work directly with the domaine. So we can offer you... Read more

Domaine de Montille | The complete wine guide

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de Montille - Presentation-Cuvées
☀ Domaine de Montille, which we're about to discuss, is like many wine estates a family story! In this article, we'll talk about the history of the Montille family, and then about these few flagship cuvées. There are also many other cuvées from the estate, which we'll list at the end of the article. Don't hesitate to ask your questions in the comments section. Also check out our Domaine de Montille wines in stock at the best prices: > See... Read more

Domaine Ponsot: Estate guide

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Domaine Ponsot
Domaine Ponsot is one of many estates converting to organic farming. Like many vineyards, they pay a great deal of attention to agriculture that respects the standards of the land, in order to avoid disease and produce much more natural wines. In this article, I'll explain how this domaine came into being, but also the details of three important cuvées: Clos de La Roche, Corton Charlemagne and the Morey 1er cru cuvée des alouettes. > Domaine Ponsot wines in stock... Read more