What wines go best with chili con carne?

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To find out which wine to drink with chili con carne, it's easy to deconstruct and translate this Mexican-sounding name. The word "chiles" translates as "chillies", while "con carne" means "with meat". As you can see, you'll need a heady wine with lots of character to keep your palate from being crushed. The origins of con carne are controversial, to say the least, but a rather nice story to tell is that it was created in Texas. It... Read more

Which Châteauneuf du Pape wines can I invest in?

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We've chosen to use the word investment; not to advise you to buy this or that bottle to make a capital gain in a few years' time, but rather to invest in certain appellations or estates that will be harder to afford in a few years' time. In particular, you'll discover estates rising in level and reputation in the finest appellations. In this article, we'll be talking about investing in Châteauneuf du Pape wines. How and why to invest in Châteauneuf du Pape wine... Read more

Champagne Barrat-Masson : Presentation of the estate and the vintages

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Today, we'd like to introduce you to one of our famous partner estates and winemakers in Champagne: Domaine Barrat-Masson. > Find all the Domaines guides Biodynamics at the heart of a superb Champagne estate Born in 2010, Champagne Barrat-Masson is the life project of two wine enthusiasts: Aurélie, oenologist, and Loïc, winemaker, whose aim is to make top-quality champagnes. To better exploit the riches of nature and let the wines express themselves... Read more

Domaine Adrien Renoir : Estate and cuvée guide

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Today, we'd like to introduce you to one of our partner estates: Domaine Adrien Renoir. > Find all the Domaines guides History of the estate: This estate is located in Verzy, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. Vincent Renoir has been producing champagnes for 4 generations now. The estate has been handed down from father to son, and is classified as an independent winegrower. It is mainly located in the commune of Verzy, one of the 17 villages classified as "Grands... Read more

Château Lafite Rothschild: The Complete Guide

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? Find all the information you need about the fine wines of this great Bordeaux. You'll also find our Château Lafite Rothschild wines in stock on the site. Enjoy your visit! A little Lafite history? The earliest traces of the Lafite family date back to the 1200s, when the abbot of the Vertheuil Monastery, north of Pauillac, bore the name Gombaud de Lafite. It wasn't until the 14th century, however, that the name Lafite... Read more

Domaine Raquillet: Guide to 5 emblematic vintages

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The partner estate we're about to discuss comes from a generation of winegrowers who have been handed down from father to son for almost 11 generations. It is Domaine Raquillet. The estate was taken over in 1990 by François Raquillet and his wife Emmanuelle. A great enthusiast for vines, he succeeded in raising the estate to the very top. In this article, I'll tell you about the domaine's 5 emblematic cuvées. > See Domaine Raquillet wines in stock Details of... Read more

Domaine de la mordorée: Estate and wine guide

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Located in TAVEL, in the southern Rhône valley, Domaine de La Mordorée produces some of the finest vintages in the Rhône valley: Tavel, Châteauneuf du pape, Lirac and vin de france. It covers 58 hectares of vines spread over 38 parcels and 8 communes. In this article, I invite you to discover its history and a brief presentation of its three main cuvées. > Guides to partner wineries A little history... Read more

Valentine's Day gift 2023: give her a wine from the year you met her

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Discover great gift ideas for Valentine's Day 2023 on the theme of wine! Looking for gift ideas to please your partner? You've come to the right place ☺ ! Valentine's Day is getting closer: it's February 14, 2023! Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Valentine's Day arrives this February 14, 2023, and as we all know, it's never easy to find the perfect gift idea... Read more