Which white or red wine goes best with raclette?  

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? If you're here, it's because you love raclette! And you're in luck, because there are some great food and wine pairings to be had with raclette. Let us introduce them to you. Which wine for raclette? If there's one comforting dish to serve during the cold season, it's raclette, which brings several guests together around the table. Of course, cheese plays a key role... Read more

History of the Côte-Rôtie appellation | Côte Rôtie guide

Nicolas Forestier
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So, before explaining the appellation, why does this AOC bear the name Côte-Rôtie? The name dates back to the end of the 17th century, and is reminiscent of what the vines endure during the summer months, i.e., vines scorched and roasted by the sun. > Find out more about our partner estates in the Côte-Rôtie appellation: Côte-Rôtie wines date back to 71 AD. At first, they were referred to as Viennese wines (some of you may even know of a... Read more

Château Mangot: Which estate appears in the 2022 St Emilion Wine Classification?

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The Saint Emilion Wine Classification was announced at the beginning of September 2022! And it was with great honor that we found our dear partner estate, Mangot, elevated to the rank of Grand Cru Classé de Saint Emilion! A château we've been tasting and recommending to our loyal customers for several years now. So it's time to introduce him to you! > All Mangot wines in stock Wine estate presentation: Mangot... Read more

How to accompany a Clos des Fées wine?

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? The Clos des Fées domaine, created by Hervé Bizeul, is a legendary Roussillon estate. The estate has been in existence since 1997, and is poised to go from being a rising star to a household name in the South of France. Renowned for vinifying his wines as he wishes, Hervé Bizeul creates atypical cuvées with blends that reflect his personality, such as "Petite Sibérie", the estate's emblematic cuvée. > Find all our Clos des Fées wines in stock Some... Read more

All you need to know about Châteauneuf du Pape wines

Nicolas Forestier
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? A bastion of French wine, Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines didn't wait for their validation as an appellation d'origine contrôlée to be present in the great courts of Europe. Our team takes you through the history of Châteauneuf, and the things you need to know. Our site also offers you the appellation's greatest vintages, 100% in stock and available for immediate purchase. Secure 100% delivery within 24h (mainland France). We also deliver anywhere in Europe as quickly as possible. > All our Châteauneuf wines... Read more

What does the 2021 vintage have in store for the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation?

Nicolas Forestier
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The 2021 vintage is what we like to call a winemaker's vintage. It's a difficult vintage in which frost will play a major role in the decisions made by estate owners. More than 150 wines and 30 vintages of Châteauneuf du Pape in stock > Châteauneuf-du-Pape: prices and wines in stock < The months of December to February augured no difficulties, as the winter was particularly mild (2.5 degrees above average), but in the end it was spring that... Read more

The best years of the Clos des Fées estate

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? Do you know this beautiful winery? The Clos des Fées estate is one of the largest in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. We'd like to introduce you to the estate and its best years! We work directly with the estate, so the wines come from the property. > Find out more about our Clos des Fées wines available for purchase The great years of Clos des Fées It was born in 1997, admittedly with rather rudimentary winemaking methods,... Read more

Le Clos des Papes | History and wine pairing

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? Clos des Papes is an estate full of history. Part of the heritage of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, it is a historic estate. The estate has always been owned by the Avril family, and produced its first vintage in 1896. In 1936, the estate donated much of its time to help create the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. It is now Paul-Vincent, the fourth generation, who is in charge of the 32 hectares of vines, succeeding his father Paul,... Read more