New Record: €482,000 for a 1945 Romanée-Conti

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Record sale: €482,000 for Romanée Conti 1945 The domaine produced just 600 bottles in 1945. Here was such a prestigious and renowned wine, not just in Burgundy, not just in France, but worldwide. As you can see, bottles of Romanée-Conti can largely heat up the spirits in the auction rooms! This October 14, 2018, a bottle of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru from the 1945 vintage went for the record price of €482,000, €558,000... Read more

The best vintages of Burgundy red wines

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Great wine lovers are always telling anyone who will listen that certain vintages of Burgundy red wines are truly "in a class of their own". Just taste a glass and you'll be singing their praises over and over again. Discover the vintages that have produced the cream of Burgundy's red wines. > DISCOVER OUR GREAT BURGUNDY WINES IN STOCK < Exceptional Burgundy Red Vintages - Leading oenologists rank 1978 as an exceptional vintage. The magnificence of the... Read more

New site, new possibilities: product alert, keep up to date with the latest arrivals

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This year, we've decided to make it easier for you to find the products you're looking for. Comptoir des Millésimes has created an alert module that will allow you to be notified of the latest arrivals that interest you. You'll be able to create alerts for your favorite estates and vintages. Product alerts: how do they work? All you have to do is log on to the site with your login and password. Once logged in, just click on the icon... Read more

The best wines of the 1998 vintage: regional guides

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The best wines of the 1998 vintage Don't miss any more 1998 wines, create your email alert! I create my alert in 1 click ! 1998 Bordeaux Guide: 15/20 Weather conditions: September brought plenty of rain, which fed the vines. The weather remained clement for most of September, allowing Pomerol and St. Emilion to be picked in exceptional conditions. However, just as the châteaux of the... Read more

The best vintages of Alsace wines

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There's no doubt that Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc and Riesling belong to the family of fine Alsace wines and guarantee you an exquisite tasting experience. However, your taste pleasure will be even greater if you turn your attention to the best vintages of these Alsace wines. Exceptional vintages of Alsace wines - When you take a sip of an Alsace wine from the 1985 vintage, you'll stop wandering from one wine to the next in search of absolute pleasure. A reflection... Read more

The Best Domaines of Provence Wines

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The vineyards of Provence stretch from south of Avignon to Nice, covering most of Provence. The region doesn't just produce rosé wine, far from it. Indeed, Provence is renowned for its red and white Bandol appellation wines. Discover the best estates, those that set the standard, for Provence's red and white wines. Domaine Tempier The estate was founded in 1834 by the Tempier family. The vineyard is located in the Bandol appellation, with 38 ha... Read more

What makes one wine better than another?

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Factors in the success of a great wine The way grapes are grown (viticulture) and how they are then transformed into wine (vinification) are the two main factors affecting wine quality. > Buying rare wines and exceptional cuvées Viticulture - common sense practices such as keeping the vines disease-free makes a difference to the quality of the fruit and ultimately the wine. Harvest only the best grapes... Read more

Philippe Gayral: a passion for old natural sweet wines

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While working for a cooperative in French Catalonia, Phillipe Gayral visited many small family estates, discovering the finest fortified wines and grapes that populate the Roussillon region in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Perhaps his greatest discovery was the personal reserves that most families kept in barrels. Over the past 20 years, Phillipe and his wife, Sandrine, have begun buying these very special foudres, building the largest collection of "Vin Doux Naturels"... Read more