Château Lafite Rothschild: The Complete Guide

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? Find all the information you need about the fine wines of this great Bordeaux. You'll also find our Château Lafite Rothschild wines in stock on the site. Enjoy your visit! A little Lafite history? The earliest traces of the Lafite family date back to the 1200s, when the abbot of the Vertheuil Monastery, north of Pauillac, bore the name Gombaud de Lafite. It wasn't until the 14th century, however, that the name Lafite... Read more

Domaine Raquillet: Guide to 5 emblematic vintages

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The partner estate we're about to discuss comes from a generation of winegrowers who have been handed down from father to son for almost 11 generations. It is Domaine Raquillet. The estate was taken over in 1990 by François Raquillet and his wife Emmanuelle. A great enthusiast for vines, he succeeded in raising the estate to the very top. In this article, I'll tell you about the domaine's 5 emblematic cuvées. > See Domaine Raquillet wines in stock Details of... Read more

Sauternes : Complete guide, grape varieties, food and wine pairing

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GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION OF SAUTERNES Located 30 kilometers south of Bordeaux, the Sauternes appellation area comprises 5 communes: Barsac, Bommes, Preignac, Fargues and Sauternes, all on the left bank of the Garonne and on either side of the Ciron river. It covers 2,200 hectares and produces 41,000 hectolitres of sweet white wine. > See Sauternes in stock HOW BOTRYTIS CINEREA DEVELOPS ... Read more

4 GREAT BOTTLES OF WHITE TO OPEN WITH YOUR LOVED ONES!

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Comptoir des Millésimes, your e-caviste for rare wines, now offers you a few bottles to drink with your family, friends and loved ones. Sauternes - Château Suduiraut - 1er Grand Cru Classé de Sauternes Located in the commune of Preignac, not far from Château Yquem, Château Suduiraut was a family estate from 1580 to 1992. It is now owned by the Axa Millésimes group, which has 92 hectares of vines to vinify one of the finest nectars... Read more

Domaine de la mordorée: Estate and wine guide

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Located in TAVEL, in the southern Rhône valley, Domaine de La Mordorée produces some of the finest vintages in the Rhône valley: Tavel, Châteauneuf du pape, Lirac and vin de france. It covers 58 hectares of vines spread over 38 parcels and 8 communes. In this article, I invite you to discover its history and a brief presentation of its three main cuvées. > Guides to partner wineries A little history... Read more

The best vintages of Bordeaux dry white wines

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Every great lover of good white wine knows that the exceptional qualities of great wines are found in their best vintages. In the following lines, you'll discover the vintages of Bordeaux dry white wines that are sure to make you exalt the grandeur and elegance of these prestigious wines. ►Discover all our Dry White Wines available for purchase ◄ Top 10 best vintages of Bordeaux whites The 2010 vintage - With its marvellous style and... Read more

Valentine's Day gift 2023: give her a wine from the year you met her

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Discover great gift ideas for Valentine's Day 2023 on the theme of wine! Looking for gift ideas to please your partner? You've come to the right place ☺ ! Valentine's Day is getting closer: it's February 14, 2023! Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Valentine's Day arrives this February 14, 2023, and as we all know, it's never easy to find the perfect gift idea... Read more

The Winter Wine Fair is here! Happy vintage 2023

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The start is launched! The 2023 Winter Wine Fair is launched on Comptoir des Millésimes. Launch of the Winter Wine Fair, up to -40% Find a wide selection of wines at light prices. Over 200 grands crus from France's great wine-growing regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, in white and red. You'll also find great mellow wines from the Loire, Languedoc Roussillon wines, not forgetting our friends the champagnes. The stars of the... Read more