What grape varieties are used in Alsace wines?

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grape varieties
Alsace wines are produced from 7 main grape varieties. Alsace produces mainly white wines, but also a few reds; in this article, we'll look at the different grape varieties used in Alsace white and red wines. The grape varieties of Alsace white wines? Gewurztraminer: A member of the Traminer family, its rosé grapes give it the appellation of aromatic pink savagnin. Easily recognized on the palate, it can be made into dry or sweet white wines. Harvested... Read more

What gift to give for a wedding anniversary?

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Looking for a gift idea for an anniversary, or more specifically a wedding anniversary? You don't want to miss this important date. If you're looking for an original wedding anniversary gift for the bride and groom, wine is an excellent way to make a lasting impression! Here's our advice on how to choose the right wine. > Create your own Wine Gift Box < Offer a wine from the year of the wedding For an original wedding gift, what better than a... Read more

Offer a Vintage Wine Gift Card?

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millesimes wine gift card
Treat your loved ones with a gift card! Which bottles of wine should you give to an enlightened wine lover? Perhaps he'd prefer a Grand Cru Classé de Bordeaux à Maturité, a Chateauneuf du Pape 2017 to cellar, or a Grands Vins blancs Moelleux? To be sure to please, the Gift Card is an excellent idea. By offering a Comptoir des Millésimes Gift Card, you give a choice of over 2,000 Grands Vins and 80... Read more

What are the Beaujolais grape varieties?

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Produced in the north of the Rhône department, Beaujolais wines are highly renowned. This appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) reveals, through its variety of flavors, all the richness of a territory of over 7,000 hectares. It's not one type of wine, but many different grape varieties. Fine, aromatic, rich, complex... discover the Beaujolais grape varieties. Great Beaujolais wines available Gamay: the grape variety of red Beaujolais wines The Gamay grape variety... Read more

What are the best wine gifts for Christmas?

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mother's day gift wine
It's almost the end of 2019, Christmas, parties and Gifts! If you're looking to give good bottles of wine, you've come to the right place. Discover our Wine Gift ideas for Christmas with old vintages and exceptional fine wines. THE ORIGINAL GIFT IDEA FOR CHRISTMAS Give her wines from her best years Giving wines is good. Giving him wines from his best years is even better! For Christmas, surprise him with... Read more

What grape varieties are used in Languedoc Roussillon wines?

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Welcome to the blog of Comptoir des Millésimes, specialists in rare wines and old vintages. Find all our varietal guides on the blog! The Languedoc-Roussillon vineyard is one of the most extensive of France's 16 great vineyards. There are 228,000 ha of vines, of which 89,000 ha are AOC. Find out which grape varieties are used to produce the red wines (85% of total production) and white wines of this vineyard.... Read more

The best vintages of Champagne Dom Perignon

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Best Dom Perignon Vintages
The first vintage produced from the prestigious Champagne Dom Perignon cuvée is the 1921 vintage. It was released in 1935. It was one of Champagne's greatest vintages. Since then, Champagne Dom Pérignon has produced 43 vintages. All have been tasted by the world's greatest tasters, and all have been the subject of rigorous tasting notes. Which vintages did the tasters rank highest? Find out more... Read more

Classification of the best Sauternes wines

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BUY SAUTERNES FINE WINES
Whether you approach the Sauternes circuit from the beginning or the end, you'll find that it has only one forbidden direction: that of mediocrity. It's a fairytale treadmill. And if the twists and turns seem frequent, it's just in case your head starts to spin a little. To help you find your way, discover our ranking of the best Sauternes wines and their finest vintages. If you'd like to find out more about the famous sweet white wines... Read more