Champagne Gosset: Do you know this superb property?

Nicolas Forestier
Gosset is the oldest wine house in Champagne. Even if the first traces of the Gosset family date back to 1484 with the family's first ancestor, Jean Gosset (seigneur D'Ay et de Mareuil). It wasn't until 1584 that Pierre Gosset, lord and alderman of Aÿ, created the Gosset family wine merchant business. After Pierre Gosset, 16 generations of the Gosset family would go on to build up this magnificent trading house,... Read more

Champagne Le Brun de Neuville : The Complete Guide

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Champagne Le Brun de Neuville was founded in 1963. Since its beginnings, it has been built around winemakers, all driven by the same desire: to introduce the world to the wines of the Côte de Sézanne, a true extension of Chardonnay and the Côte des Blancs. > Champagne in stock on the site? Today, it's Damien Champy and his team who are in charge of making the Lebrun de Neuville house shine... Read more

How to serve, drink and accompany a Pauillac wine?

Nicolas Forestier
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First of all, here's a presentation of the Pauillac appellation, because it's important to understand the history and type of wine behind it. Pauillac, too, is located on the left bank of the Gironde. It is considered one of Bordeaux's most prestigious appellations and is home to 18 crus classés from the 1855 classification, headed by Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild. The appellation boasts some 1,250... Read more

Do you know natural sweet wines? Guide and pairings

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Before proposing food and wine pairings with vins doux naturels, a few explanations are in order to fully understand the type of wine we're dealing with. As the name suggests, vins doux naturels are sweet wines with natural sugar inside. > See our bottles of vins doux naturels How is it made? A vin doux naturel is initially vinified in the classic way, during fermentation the yeasts... Read more

What dish to serve with an old vintage grand cru?

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vintage wine and food pairing
? Before thinking about tasting a bottle of wine, it's essential to prepare it properly. First of all, what is an old vintage? We're going to define a wine that's 20 years old or more as an old vintage. How do you prepare your bottle? An old vintage is like a dessert recipe: you have to prepare it. There are 1,000 ways not to enjoy a wine, and it would be a shame to spoil a good bottle. Whether it's a Bordeaux, a Burgundy... Read more

What wine to drink with filet mignon?

Nicolas Forestier
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The Comptoir des Millésimes team presents the best filet mignon and wine pairings! Don't hesitate to find our wines in stock on the site. Filet mignon is most often associated with pork, but it can also be used with beef, venison or veal. The recipes are completely different, but the tenderness and delicacy of the meat remain the same regardless of the animal. > All our Wine and Food Pairing Guides What to drink with... Read more

Maison Bollinger ? Presentation of the estate and its cuvées.

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Here's a presentation of one of our partner estates: the famous Champagne house Bollinger. This great champagne house has its own know-how and is completely independent. Their mission is to share pleasant experiences with wine lovers by concocting champagnes with unique tastes. In this article, I invite you to discover the history of this house, as well as the composition of these extraordinary cuvées. We hope that this article on this great domaine... Read more

Champagne Dom Pérignon x Lady Gaga: a sparkling collaboration!

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? The Comptoir des Millésimes team wanted to tell you all about this highly original and attractive new edition! A collaboration between star Lady Gaga and Dom Pérignon, which was a marriage between two global icons in the world of music and champagne. Lady Gaga, a multi-talented artist known for her creativity, unique style and powerful voice, has joined forces with the prestigious Dom Pérignon champagne house for a collaboration... Read more