Domaine Weinbach : presentation of the vintages | Wines directly from the estate

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DOMAINE-WEINBACH-LE-GUIDE
Introducing Domaine Weinbach Domaine Weinbach is a famous winegrowing estate in Kaysersberg, Alsace. It is a highly recognized estate and a source of pride for the French wine industry. The history of the estate dates back to 1898, when the Faller brothers acquired the property. Théo, son and nephew of the Fallers, then took over. A passionate man with only one goal: his determination and desire for quality in Alsace vines and the development of their incomparable terroirs... Read more

How to identify and appreciate a great wine?

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how to taste a grand cru
Wine is the product with the most varied range of aromas. Not everyone has the same sensory acuity. Educating the senses requires training. "We're taught to read, write and count. Why can't we learn to smell?" wonders Jean Lenoir, a researcher specializing in the study of odors. Wine's flavor and bouquet From a chemical point of view, wine is made up of water, alcohol, acids and derivatives of these... Read more

SCANDAL: a Romanée-Conti 2007 frozen due to a delivery problem!

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frozen romanée conti
Do you like sorbets? Today we found one of unusual value. This bottle of Romanée-Conti was found frozen after being exported to China. How did the bottle of Romanée Conti get frozen? It seems that the shipping company encountered some problems in the shipping process. While this may seem slightly humorous, it's also undeniably a shocking image when you consider the price of this rare pearl! We... Read more

How to enjoy a Château d'Yquem wine?

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how to taste chateau d'yquem?
Do I have to be a connoisseur to appreciate a great Château d'Yquem wine? Château d'Yquem is the elite of the Sauternes appellation, the golden wine of the French vineyard. It is the only 1er Cru Supérieur in Sauternes, classified in 1855. And yet, this liquid jewel can be appreciated by anyone who enjoys wine tasting. This great château produces a wine that is subtle and balanced, fresh and elegant. Any great critic... Read more

Domaine René Rostaing: Grandes Cuvées & best vintages

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grandes cuvees rene rostaing
Discover Domaine René Rostaing Domaine René Rostaing is located in the Rhône department, in the commune of Ampuis. This great winemaker is world-renowned for his unrivalled expertise, kindness and experience. He produces legendary wines, among the finest in the Côte-Rôtie appellation: with 3 cuvées - Ampodium, Côte Blonde, La Landonne and also the Condrieu "La Bonnette". You'll find a very good cuvée in terms of quality-price that he produces in the Languedoc: Puech Noble. The wines from this estate are very... Read more

Vintage wines in 8: from 1958 to 2008, the selection of Comptoir des Millésimes

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best millesime wines in 8
Today, discover our advice on the great vintages of vintage 8. We offer you some information to describe the quality of the vintage. Our cellarman also offers you a selection of grands crus available for purchase on the site for each vintage. You'll also find the best-rated grands crus of vintages in 8. ► Cadeau vin : Create your own gift box of grands crus ◄ Presentation of vintages in 8 The 1958 vintage is a vintage whose... Read more

Discovering the great ice wines

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all about ice wines
What is Icewine? At the end of the 18th century, many Austrian and German winegrowers were unlucky enough to suffer incredible early frosts. But it was then that they realized (by chance) that "Ice Wines" could also be produced. The day after the frosts, they pressed the frozen grapes, and the result was there! It was a success. What's the difference between an ice wine and any other wine? The particularity of... Read more

Classification of the best wines from Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet

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ranking of the best Puligny Montrachet and Chassagne Montrachet wines
TO KNOW ABOUT CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET AND PULIGNY-MONTRACHET Most critics place Puligny-Montrachet at the top of the podium of Burgundy's great white wines, no doubt thanks to its family tree of grand cru-laden branches. Puligny is home to all the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet. A classic Puligny has two assets: the magical precision of its floral bouquet, far more delicate than that of Meursault or Chassagne, and the inflexible uprightness that runs through the wine from... Read more