How to store and serve wine

Comptoir des Millésimes
wine conservation service guide
How do you serve wine, when you have a cellar, when you don't, and how do you keep an opened bottle? Preparing and serving your wine well may seem like a trivial gesture, but it is of vital importance if you are to enjoy your nectar to the full. A few precautions and gestures are called for. Correct temperature control, opening the bottle beforehand and tasting to check that the wine is not corked, decanting... These are just some of the things you need to do... 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

4 red wines for summer drinking

ludovic
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The vacations are well underway for some, or just around the corner for others, and we're all wondering... What am I going to drink on vacation? So here's a selection of four great red wines to accompany your aperitifs with friends, on the deserted beach, your barbecues or long discussions remaking the world. Crozes-Hermitage 2017 - Au Fil du Temps - Domaine Darnaud The story of this estate began in 2001, when Emmanuel Darnaud began cultivating... Read more

Which red wine appellation to choose?

ludovic
which red wine to choose?
Today, on Comptoir des Millésimes, your e-caviste for great rare wines, you'll find our guide to the best way to buy a great red wine. Which red appellation to choose? That's the first question we'll answer. France has a huge diversity of soils, climates and grape varieties. This makes it THE benchmark country in the wine world. Each region has its own terroir, and its own styles of wine. Of course, there's the winemaker's touch that... Read more

How do you choose a good wine when you know nothing about it?

ludovic
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That's the question you ask yourself when you come across a big wall of bottles or an internet page and you don't know much about this sweet beverage? How do you recognize a good wine? It all depends on what you want to do with it! We're going to help you decipher a bottle, and give you a few pointers to help you along the way. Choosing the right bottle will vary according to your needs. Here are a few... Read more

The St Joseph guide: grape varieties, food and wine pairings

ludovic
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Welcome to Comptoir des Millésimes. Today, our guide to the Rhône appellation: St Joseph. > Find our St Joseph in stock SAINT-JOSEPH: A highly prized appellation! Wines from the Rhône Valley are on a roll, at a time when wine lovers appreciate powerful, racy wines. The town of Saint-Joseph is one of them. Built around the town of Tournon and located in the northern part of the Côtes-du-Rhône, this... Read more

Châteauneuf du Pape: Grape variety and tasting guide

ludovic
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An emblematic appellation of the southern Côtes du Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a delight for lovers of rich, powerful wines. Today, we present you with this little tasting guide that will answer your question: How to enjoy a fine Châteauneuf du Pape wine > Ordering great Châteauneuf du Pape wines Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines The precursors of the AOC Forward-thinking and conquering, the winegrowers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape were at the origin of the creation of AOCs in France, and it was on May 15, 1936 that... Read more