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?

Nicolas Forestier
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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

What wine to open with a bouchée à la reine?

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Wine and food pairing: bouchées de la reine
Today we're going to present an article about food and wine pairing. A bouchée à la reine is a traditional French dish dating back to the 19th century. It's a puff pastry in the shape of a timbale, filled with a preparation generally composed of poultry, sweetbreads and mushrooms. It's up to you to fill it with the ingredients of your choice, but keep in mind that only the finest dishes should be used. A matter of taste:... Read more

What wine to choose with mussels marinière?

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Let's face it, there are a multitude of ways to prepare mussels, but here we've chosen the best-known of them all. Mussels à la Marinière. This is a sauce based on shallots and white wine. Many add aromatic herbs to complete the preparation. When tasted, the dish is rather light and not very spicy. You'll want to kick it up a notch with a crisp, dry white wine! I recommend... Read more