What grape varieties are grown in AOC Pessac-Léognan?

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WHERE IS THE PESSAC-LÉOGNAN AOC LOCATED? Pessac-Léognan wines are located on the left bank of the Garonne River. The 1,600-hectare appellation surrounds the commune of Bordeaux. Initially part of the AOC GRAVES, wines with better terroir, especially south of Bordeaux, received the AOC PESSAC-LÉOGNAN in 1987. Discover Pessac Leognan vintage 2018 on the website. > Order Pessac-Léognan grands crus THE AOC PESSAC-LÉOGNAN VINTAGES ? Wine production reaches... Read more

WHAT SHOULD YOU DRINK WITH COLD MEATS?

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Welcome to Comptoir des Millésimes, the blog. Today we're talking about raw charcuterie. Highly aromatic, sometimes spicy, but often fatty on the palate, it requires a wine that accompanies it without overpowering it. > Order a Grand Cru at the best price WHICH WHITE WINES GO WITH CARCUTERIE? If you choose a white wine, you need a round, dry white, but not too dry. The varietal notes are likely to enhance the spices, if not... Read more

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