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

The Best Wines and Vintages of Saint-Joseph

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What are the greatest Saint Joseph reds and whites? Which vintages should you choose to buy a wine from this superb Rhone Valley appellation? We've compiled the tasting notes of our caviste and those of leading tasters to produce a ranking of the best wines ever produced in Saint Joseph. Discover below the TOP 10 red wines and the TOP 10 white wines of Saint Joseph. This ranking does not take into account... Read more

Which wines for Easter? A selection of grands crus available for purchase

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It's the anniversary of Christ's resurrection. One of the most important religious holidays in France, it's also a tradition for families and friends to enjoy a meal together, to celebrate the return of spring. Which wines should accompany the traditional Easter meal? Which wines to pair with the Easter main course? Red meats and poultry for Easter Easter meals often feature the famous leg of lamb as the main course... Read more