Which wines to drink with lasagne?

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Lasagne is one of the typical Italian dishes that the French love to cook. Although the ingredients may vary from one recipe to another, the basic recipe remains the same. It's a montage of several rectangles of pasta into which different ingredients are inserted. Some use bolognese sauce, others béchamel. As for the cheese, some use parmesan, others mozzarella or ricotta. To finish the recipe,... Read more

Which are the best Crozes-Hermitage estates?

Nicolas Forestier
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It's very difficult to come up with a list of the best estates in an appellation without frustrating or upsetting wine lovers who will prefer this or that winemaker. So here's a short list (in no particular order), because in the end, the list of the best Crozes-Hermitage winemakers could be much longer. Some winemakers are very good at producing Crozes-Hermitage wines with power, character and long ageing potential. Others will succeed in extracting a roundness and velvety... Read more

How to accompany a Louis Latour wine?

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? Our team is back to present you with some fine pairings with the superb wines of Maison Louis Latour. We've been working with this fine Burgundy estate for many years. Discover all the bottles immediately available on the site! > All our Maison Louis Latour wines in stock Pairing food and wine is a relatively "easy" exercise with the Maison Louis Latour, such is its wide range of appellations. With a presence throughout Burgundy, the house holds... Read more

Which wine to drink with couscous?

Nicolas Forestier
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? Originating in the traditional cuisine of the Maghreb, couscous is one of France's favorite dishes. It consists of a semolina base to which spices, vegetables and meat are added, all cooked in a broth. There are many variations, depending on the spices and meat used in the recipe. The Comptoir des Millésimes team would be delighted to advise you on the best way to pair wine with couscous... Read more

What to drink with sushi

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? As you already know, sushi is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice combined with other ingredients such as fish or vegetables. Although sushi is widespread throughout the world, it is only occasionally eaten in its country of origin... ? What wine to choose to go with it? Sushi may seem simple in appearance, but it can be made up of an enormous variety of textures and spices. Between the aromas and the fat of the... Read more

News: Sale of Château de Miraval - Brad Pitt is furious

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? Keep up to date with Domaine de Miraval, the famous Provence estate owned by famous stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Find our fine Provence wines directly in stock on the site. > Our Provence wines Find out more about the winery Château Miraval became world-famous after Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt bought the estate in 2008. This renowned winery is located in the small village of Correns,... Read more

What to drink with a pot-au-feu? Food and wine pairing

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Le pot-au-feu est un plat traditionnel français, symbole du « repas du dimanche ». C’est un plat équilibré, goûteux qui demande de la patience au moment de faire mijoter les ingrédients. La viande est naturellement l’élément principal du plat et demande deux styles de cuisson (braisé pour marquer la viande, puis mijoté). C’est là que la viande va prendre sa texture filandreuse. La viande est généralement accompagnée de légumes du jardin. Carottes, navets (avec des clous de girofle plantés pour donner du… Read more

Which French wines to drink with burrata?

Nicolas Forestier
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? Avant toute chose, nous allons « éclairer vos papilles » en expliquant bien la différence entre de la burrata et de la mozzarella. Alors oui, les deux produits sont bien originaires d’Italie, nous sommes d’accord sur ce point. Leurs différences résident dans plusieurs points. ? Pour commencer, l’origine du lait. Pour la mozzarella « standard », le lait peut venir de la vache ou de la bufflonne. Pour la mozzarella di bufala, le lait provient obligatoirement de la bufflonne. Pour la burrata, pas… Read more