4 red wines for summer drinking

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The vacations are well underway for some, or just around the corner for others, and we're all wondering... What am I going to drink on vacation? So here's a selection of four great red wines to accompany your aperitifs with friends, on the deserted beach, your barbecues or long discussions remaking the world. Crozes-Hermitage 2017 - Au Fil du Temps - Domaine Darnaud The story of this estate began in 2001, when Emmanuel Darnaud began cultivating... Read more

Which wine goes best with blanquette de veau?

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blanquette de veau wine pairing
Welcome to Comptoir des Millésimes, the blog! Today, we're going to talk about food and wine pairings. Here are our top tips for pairing your blanquette de veau with a great wine. Find our great wines at the best prices on the site! Which wines to serve with blanquette de veau? Blanquette de veau is a traditional French dish based on veal marinated and simmered in a white wine broth, carrots, leeks, onions and... Read more

Which red wine appellation to choose?

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which red wine to choose?
Today, on Comptoir des Millésimes, your e-caviste for great rare wines, you'll find our guide to the best way to buy a great red wine. Which red appellation to choose? That's the first question we'll answer. France has a huge diversity of soils, climates and grape varieties. This makes it THE benchmark country in the wine world. Each region has its own terroir, and its own styles of wine. Of course, there's the winemaker's touch that... Read more

What wine to drink with coq au riesling?

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how to accompany coq au riesling
Welcome to the Comptoir des Millésimes blog. Find all our wine and food pairing guides. Order your rare wines at the best price on the site. Coq au Riesling A classic of French cuisine, coq au Riesling is a dish based on marinated rooster and cream, with mushrooms and a drop of cognac. On the palate, it's a dish with character that should be paired with a rich, silky wine. If you'd like to... Read more

Which white wine appellation is right for you?

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Welcome to the blog of Comptoir des Millésimes, your favorite e-caviste for rare wines. Today we're going to talk about the great French white wines. France has a huge diversity of soils, climates and grape varieties. This makes it THE benchmark country in the wine world. Each region has its own terroir and wine styles. Of course, there's always the winemaker's touch to bring his or her own style. Some seek minerality and... Read more

How do you choose a good wine when you know nothing about it?

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That's the question you ask yourself when you come across a big wall of bottles or an internet page and you don't know much about this sweet beverage? How do you recognize a good wine? It all depends on what you want to do with it! We're going to help you decipher a bottle, and give you a few pointers to help you along the way. Choosing the right bottle will vary according to your needs. Here are a few... Read more

Champagne Guide: How to choose the right Champagne?

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champagne the complete buying guide
Welcome to the Comptoir des Millésimes blog. Today, we're going to talk to you about the world of Champagne, and in particular, give you a few tips and tricks for choosing the right bottle of Champagne. To your bubbles! How to understand a Champagne label? Whether it's for an aperitif, a dessert, or to celebrate good news, there are a multitude of Champagnes to choose from. There are many indications on a Champagne label to help you... Read more

Le Guide Parker | 260 French wines rated 100/100 by Robert Parker

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robert parker top-rated wines
Which wines are rated 100/100 by Robert Parker? Welcome to our Parker Guide! To date, 511 wines from around the world have been awarded the ultimate 100/100 rating by renowned wine taster Robert Parker and the Wine Advocat. The ultimate accolade that elevates a great wine to the status of myth. But did you know that almost half of them are French? The Rhône Valley takes pride of place in this table, with 125 wines, mainly... Read more