Domaine Vaudieu: Vineyard and cuvée guide

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Here's one of our superb partner estates and winemakers: Domaine Vaudieu. In this article, I'll tell you the story of this domaine, and detail its cuvées. It should be noted that this domaine specializes mainly in white wines, but they have also produced a few reds. > Guides to partner wineries History of the estate: For 5 generations now, the Brechet family has been harvesting vines. They are key players in the Châteauneuf-du-pape appellation in the southern Rhône valley. They... Read more

Maison de Champagne Pol Roger: What if we told you more?

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Here's the complete guide to the history and cuvées of the Pol Roger Champagne House. Founded in 1849 in Aÿ, Pol Roger moved to Epernay two years later. The eponymous founder died in 1899 after selling his champagne to the English. Today, Sir Winston remains the flagship cuvée of the Pol Roger champagne house. In this article, I take you to the heart of the history of the house, its family... Read more

Domaine Tarlant: Champagne House Guide

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Welcome to the Comptoir des Millésimes blog. Here is a complete guide to the Tarlant Champagne House. Don't hesitate to have a look at the other articles about our wineries. > Partner wineries guide History of the estate: Located in the heart of the Marne Valley, in Oeuilly, this small Tarlant Champagne House is one of the most progressive estates of its generation, with 13 ha. They have lived on this terroir since 1687. Benoit and his sister Mélanie Tarlant represent the 12th generation of winemakers... Read more

Champagne A.R. Lenoble: an estate not to be missed.

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Here's our complete guide to the famous Lenoble Champagne house. This estate produces the finest brand-name champagnes. These cuvées include fruity champagnes and winey, saline cuvées designed to be served at the table. This discreet champagne house is based in Damery (Marne Valley) and run by Anne Malassagne, former owner of L'Oréal, and her brother Antoire. They are the great-grandchildren of Armand-Raphaël Graser, who founded the estate in 1915. The majority of the vineyard is planted with Chardonnay. Dosages are very low, and ageing conditions... Read more

Which wines to drink with asparagus? Wine pairing guide

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Although asparagus can be found from the beginning of the year, this vegetable is actually a perennial plant that grows in spring. Asparagus has almost always been used for nourishment, its fine, delicate texture appealing as early as 3000 BC, but it was also used for medicinal purposes due to its diuretic properties. Here are all the best wine and food pairing guides: > Wine and food pairing guide Different types of asparagus to accompany... Read more

Which wines to drink with Spring Rolls? Wine Guide

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Spring rolls are a traditional Vietnamese culinary specialty. It is based on a thin raw rice cake, into which ingredients are placed and then rolled. The dish is generally eaten as an aperitif or starter. Some regions use white fish accompanied by mint leaves. To accompany the rolls, we recommend fresh, fruity white wines with a long finish. However, if you prefer a red wine, you'll need to... Read more