Domaine Pierre Gaillard: Guide and presentation of the estate

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Today, we'd like to introduce you to one of our partner estates: Domaine Pierre Gaillard. > Partner estates: See all guides ? This estate is located in Malleva and is a new producer in the Côte-Rôtie appellation. It was founded in 1986 with just 0.25 hectares of vines. Before founding his domaine, Pierre Gaillard was experienced in all things Côte-Rôtie. He planted those first vines that were used in Guigal's famous "La Turque" cuvée wines. Their cuvées... Read more

Domaine Gerin: Guide and presentation of the estate

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Domaines Partenaires-Domaine Gerin
Today, we'd like to introduce you to one of our partner estates: Domaine Gerin. The Gerin family resides in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie vineyards, in the village of Ampuis. The estate has been in existence for 6 generations now. This vineyard, 30 km south of Lyon, is located at the northern end of the Rhône Valley, and is the smallest in terms of surface area (280 ha). The importance of Mediterranean and continental climates contributes to the production of the finest wines. Wines that are as appealing visually as they are on the palate. Syrah, which is... Read more

Domaine Georges Vernay: Guide and presentation of the estate

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Domain partners -Domaine Christine Vernay
Today, we're going to introduce you to one of our partner estates: Domaine Vernay. It's a popular Rhone Valley estate best known for its Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu wines. Christine Vernay, who succeeded her father and grandfather, has been running the estate for over 20 years now. The vineyard works with great ambition and investment. It is now certified organic. > See all estate guides History of Domaine Vernay Founded in 1940, this estate is a... Read more

Which wines to invest in in Vougeot?

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We've chosen to use the word investment, not to advise you to buy this or that bottle in order to make a capital gain in a few years' time, but rather to invest in certain estates or appellations that will be more difficult to access financially in a few years' time. A MICRO-APPELLATION Nestled between Chambolle Musigny and Flagey-Echezeaux (the village of the Vosne-Romanée appellation), the wines of Vougeot owe their name to a small river that joins the Saône, the Vouge. We call it a micro Appellation, because its... Read more

Paul Jaboulet Ainé et Fils: Guide and presentation

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Domaines Partenaires-Paul Jaboulet
Today, we'd like to introduce you to one of our partner estates: Domaine Paul Jaboulet. Please see our other articles on partner estates. > Partner Estate Guides Founded in the 19th century by Antoine Jaboulet in the Rhône Valley, the estate is located on the best parcels of the northern Rhône wines, in particular Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Cornas. It remained in the Jaboulet family until 2006, when the Frey family took over. The domaine is one of the finest in the Rhône Valley, and people never stop talking about... Read more

How can I invest in Meursault wines?

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which wines to invest in in Meursault
We have chosen to use the word investment, not to advise you to buy this or that bottle in order to make a capital gain in a few years' time, but rather to invest in certain estates or appellations that will be more difficult to access financially in a few years' time. A CHARMING APPELLATION The Meursault appellation is one to dream about. It promises a quality wine label. An exceptional terroir and top-flight whites. Like its companions Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet,... Read more

Domaine Barge: A Family Story!

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Domaine Barge - Partner guide
Today we'd like to introduce you to our partner winemaker: Domaine Barge ? At the end of his school career and despite his young age, Julien Barges decided to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by preserving the values of the family tradition. Now the owner, he decided to take over the family business. Over the years, the estate has grown in popularity and become a benchmark. Julien... Read more

What wine to drink with snails?

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food & wine pairing snails
Today we're going to present an article on food and wine pairing. The snail is a culinary marvel that can be adapted to a wide range of recipes. Most often served as an appetizer, this mollusk makes an interesting pairing with wine. There are many different species of snail, but the best known is the Burgundy snail. The great classic ... Escargot à la Bourguignonne It's impossible to talk about snails & wine without mentioning "THE" recipe for... Read more