Domaine Emmanuel Darnaud | The Guide

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Introducing the domaine Emmanuel Darnaud is one of the friendliest and most enthusiastic winemakers in the northern Rhône. He is also fortunate to have legendary Hermitage producer Bernard Faurie as his father-in-law. > See our Domaine Darnaud wines and vintages Based in Pont de l'Isère, in the south of the appellation, he has now accumulated 15 hectares, on what he identifies as six different terroirs. The 6 parcels are vinified separately, and have enabled three different ageing regimes,... Read more

BORDEAUX RIGHT BANK GRAPE VARIETIES

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Let's continue our Guide to Grape Varieties with those of Bordeaux's Right Bank. Two rivers cross the Bordeaux region, dividing it into three parts. These are the Garonne and the Dordogne (a handy way of remembering which river is the most northerly: it's the first in alphabetical order), which join to form the Gironde estuary. To find out whether the appellation is on the left or right bank of the river, simply follow the... Read more

GRAPE VARIETIES OF BORDEAUX'S LEFT BANK  

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The reputation of Bordeaux wines is well established. Known the world over, they still have a few well-kept secrets. Take grape varieties, for example. Do you know the Bordeaux grape varieties inside out? And do you know how many reds there are, and how many whites? Let's take a look at the list of Bordeaux grape varieties, which is only a tiny fraction of the total number of French grape varieties (the number of grape varieties in France... Read more

WHAT ARE THE BEST VINTAGES IN POMEROL?

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HOW TO TELL IF A VINTAGE IS GOOD? Before discussing the best vintages of Pomerol wines, we need to define what a good vintage is. Grapes need sun to develop. The sun's rays strike the leaves of the vines, enabling them to synthesize sugars. This is called photosynthesis. The more sun there is, the greater the photosynthesis. But be careful not to overdo it, as this would make the wine too heavy... Read more

When and how to drink a Pomerol?

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Comptoir des Millésimes today presents its tips for serving and tasting the great wines of Pomerol. Pomerol wines are among the most sought-after and appreciated in the wine world, and have been since Roman times. It's also one of Bordeaux's smallest appellation d'origine contrôlée, with 792 hectares of vines. Discover our tips for tasting Pomerol wines. > See Pomerol wines... Read more

Proposed changes to the Bourgogne AOC: Chablis threatened.

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The Institut National des Appellations d'Origine (INAO) is considering a plan to redefine Burgundy's vineyards, which would exclude no fewer than 64 communes from the Bourgogne AOC, including most of Chablis. On the other hand, communes in Beaujolais, previously located in the Rhône region, would be able to produce under the Bourgogne AOC. Winegrowers are up in arms about the move. 64 Burgundy communes under threat The INAO's plan to remove 64 villages from the Burgundy AOC... Read more

The best online wine merchant 2020-2021

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Online sales of wine and champagne have been booming for several years now, and many websites are trying to meet this demand. The Statista institute has carried out a comparison of over 10,000 merchant sites based on more than 53 criteria to highlight the best sites for buying wine and champagne online. Criteria for a good online wine merchant The first thing to check before making your purchase is the... Read more