What wine to drink with filet mignon?

Nicolas Forestier
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The Comptoir des Millésimes team presents the best filet mignon and wine pairings! Don't hesitate to find our wines in stock on the site. Filet mignon is most often associated with pork, but it can also be used with beef, venison or veal. The recipes are completely different, but the tenderness and delicacy of the meat remain the same regardless of the animal. > All our Wine and Food Pairing Guides What to drink with... Read more

What are the Champagne grape varieties?

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champagne varietal guide
? Cépages, or grape varieties, are selected according to climate and terroir. Discover in this article the grape varieties used to produce the famous white or rosé Champagne, as well as the Coteau Champenois red wine. > Champagne in stock at Les Cépages de Champagne? The predominant grape varieties in Champagne are : Pinot noir (37% of planted vineyards) Perfectly adapted to cool, chalky soils, this is the... Read more

Maison Bollinger ? Presentation of the estate and its cuvées.

Comptoir des Millésimes
Here's a presentation of one of our partner estates: the famous Champagne house Bollinger. This great champagne house has its own know-how and is completely independent. Their mission is to share pleasant experiences with wine lovers by concocting champagnes with unique tastes. In this article, I invite you to discover the history of this house, as well as the composition of these extraordinary cuvées. We hope that this article on this great domaine... Read more

Champagne Dom Pérignon x Lady Gaga: a sparkling collaboration!

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? The Comptoir des Millésimes team wanted to tell you all about this highly original and attractive new edition! A collaboration between star Lady Gaga and Dom Pérignon, which was a marriage between two global icons in the world of music and champagne. Lady Gaga, a multi-talented artist known for her creativity, unique style and powerful voice, has joined forces with the prestigious Dom Pérignon champagne house for a collaboration... Read more

What wines go best with chili con carne?

Comptoir des Millésimes
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To find out which wine to drink with chili con carne, it's easy to deconstruct and translate this Mexican-sounding name. The word "chiles" translates as "chillies", while "con carne" means "with meat". As you can see, you'll need a heady wine with lots of character to keep your palate from being crushed. The origins of con carne are controversial, to say the least, but a rather nice story to tell is that it was created in Texas. It... Read more

Which Châteauneuf du Pape wines can I invest in?

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We've chosen to use the word investment; not to advise you to buy this or that bottle to make a capital gain in a few years' time, but rather to invest in certain appellations or estates that will be harder to afford in a few years' time. In particular, you'll discover estates rising in level and reputation in the finest appellations. In this article, we'll be talking about investing in Châteauneuf du Pape wines. How and why to invest in Châteauneuf du Pape wine... Read more

Which wine to serve with lamb?

ludovic
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? Lamb is one of the most popular dishes on the table for every special occasion. This tender, flavorful meat deserves a good wine pairing, no matter how it's cooked. In this case, it's always important to be aware of the different types of food and wine pairings to impress your guests and satisfy their gourmet taste buds. Which red wines to pair with lamb? One of the most famous pairings is lamb with red wine... Read more