The best Cristal Roederer vintages

Nicolas Forestier
cristal roederer
What are the best vintages of Cristal Roederer champagne? Before we talk about vintages, here's a little background on the Roederer house. Louis Roederer inherited the champagne house in 1833. A visionary with a passion for wine, he expanded his vineyards and took control of the entire Champagne production process. The Roederer taste and style were born. The Roederer crystal bottle saw the light of day in the 1870s.... Read more

How to drink a Chassagne-Montrachet wine?

Nicolas Forestier
Before we explain how to drink it, let's take a brief look at the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation. Chassagne-Montrachet wines come from the Burgundy region, and more specifically from the Côte de Beaune vineyards. The appellation d'origine contrôlée was validated in July 1937, shortly after the creation of the appellations by the INAO. Chassagne-Montrachet wines can be white wines made from Chardonnay or red wines made from Pinot Noir. But there's more... Read more

What wine to serve with oysters?

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which wine to serve with oysters
Oysters are considered to be part of a festive meal, which is why food and wine pairings are so important. Depending on the recipe, cold or warm oysters, the wine may be different. Here are a few tips for pairing oysters with wine. Find all our wines in stock on the site! Our aim is to offer our customers the opportunity to taste rare and authentic wines. Our wines are 100% in stock. Delivery is at a fixed price (Metropolitan France rates): 7... Read more

Which wines to drink on Halloween? Halloween wine pairings

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halloween wine pairing
? It's that time of year when everything gets a little spooky ... there's a chill in the air, the evenings get darker and we get ready to be a little scared! The arrival of October 31 brings with it our scariest day ... Halloween! The origins of this darkest of days go back to an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. The Celts believed that on this day, the boundary between the living and the dead became... Read more

Which white or red wine goes best with raclette?  

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? If you're here, it's because you love raclette! And you're in luck, because there are some great food and wine pairings to be had with raclette. Let us introduce them to you. Which wine for raclette? If there's one comforting dish to serve during the cold season, it's raclette, which brings several guests together around the table. Of course, cheese plays a key role... Read more

History of the Côte-Rôtie appellation | Côte Rôtie guide

Nicolas Forestier
côte rôtie wine
So, before explaining the appellation, why does this AOC bear the name Côte-Rôtie? The name dates back to the end of the 17th century, and is reminiscent of what the vines endure during the summer months, i.e., vines scorched and roasted by the sun. > Find out more about our partner estates in the Côte-Rôtie appellation: Côte-Rôtie wines date back to 71 AD. At first, they were referred to as Viennese wines (some of you may even know of a... Read more

Château Mangot: Which estate appears in the 2022 St Emilion Wine Classification?

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The Saint Emilion Wine Classification was announced at the beginning of September 2022! And it was with great honor that we found our dear partner estate, Mangot, elevated to the rank of Grand Cru Classé de Saint Emilion! A château we've been tasting and recommending to our loyal customers for several years now. So it's time to introduce him to you! > All Mangot wines in stock Wine estate presentation: Mangot... Read more

How to accompany a Clos des Fées wine?

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? The Clos des Fées domaine, created by Hervé Bizeul, is a legendary Roussillon estate. The estate has been in existence since 1997, and is poised to go from being a rising star to a household name in the South of France. Renowned for vinifying his wines as he wishes, Hervé Bizeul creates atypical cuvées with blends that reflect his personality, such as "Petite Sibérie", the estate's emblematic cuvée. > Find all our Clos des Fées wines in stock Some... Read more