{"id":3042,"date":"2018-03-13T10:08:10","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T09:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=3042"},"modified":"2018-03-13T14:39:15","modified_gmt":"2018-03-13T13:39:15","slug":"which-wines-for-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/which-wines-for-easter\/","title":{"rendered":"Which wines for Easter? A selection of grands crus available for purchase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It's the anniversary of Christ's resurrection. One of the most important religious holidays in France, it's also a tradition for families and friends to celebrate the return of spring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Which wines should accompany the traditional Easter meal?<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/la-selection-du-caviste\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/achat-grands-vins-pour-Paques.png\" alt=\"selection of grand-crus-pour-Paques\" width=\"695\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/achat-grands-vins-pour-Paques.png 695w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/achat-grands-vins-pour-Paques-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Which wines go with which Easter main course?<\/h3>\n<h5>Red meats and poultry for Easter<\/h5>\n<p>The main course at Easter is often the famous roast leg of lamb, or the classic flageolet. Meat-based dishes such as civet de lapin fermier (rabbit stew). Some prefer poultry recipes, such as roast quail, guinea fowl, turkey, duck and more. Dishes with lots of mouth-filling flavors, cooked in sauce. These dishes go wonderfully well with red grands crus. A grand cru of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/saint-emilion\">Saint-\u00c9milion<\/a>a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/pomerol\">Pomerol<\/a>the great AOC wines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/margaux\">Margaux<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/pauillac\">Pauillac<\/a> would be an excellent choice. In red Burgundy too, with great appellations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/morey-saint-denis\">Morey-St-Denis,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/gevrey-chambertin\">Gevrey Chambertin<\/a>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vosne-romanee\">Vosnes-Roman\u00e9e<\/a>the fabulous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/nuits-st-georges\">Nuits-Saint-Georges<\/a>or a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/pommard\"> Pommard<\/a> etc. A powerful Rh\u00f4ne wine, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateauneuf-du-pape\">Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/a>a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/saint-joseph\">Saint-Joseph<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/cornas\"> Cornas<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/crozes-hermitage\">Crozes-Hermitage<\/a>. Here are our different selections to suit your tastes and desires! Enjoy your meal!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>A few ideas of great Bordeaux wines for Easter:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Chateau La Grave a Pomerol 1999\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/pomerol\/chateau-la-grave-a-pomerol-1999.html\">CHATEAU LA GRAVE A POMEROL 1999<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Chateau Gloria 2015\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/gloria\/chateau-gloria-2015.html\">CHATEAU GLORIA 2015 - ST JULIEN<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Clos Saint-Martin 2012\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/saint-emilion\/clos-saint-martin-2012.html\">CLOS SAINT-MARTIN 2012 - ST \u00c9MILION<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Ch\u00e2teau Batailley 2015\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/batailley\/chateau-batailley-2015.html\">CH\u00c2TEAU BATAILLEY 2015 - PAUILLAC<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Ch\u00e2teau L\u00e9oville Poyferr\u00e9 2000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateau-leoville-poyferre\/chateau-leoville-poyferre-2000.html\">CH\u00c2TEAU L\u00c9OVILLE POYFERR\u00c9 2000 - ST JULIEN<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium fasc-ico-after dashicons-cart fasc-style-bold\" style=\"background-color: #bb1f4a; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/bordeaux\">DISCOVER OUR BORDEAUX WINES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Our ideas for great Burgundy wines for Easter :<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Morey St Denis Vieilles Vignes 2014 - Alain...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/morey-saint-denis\/morey-st-denis-vieilles-vignes-2014-alain-jeanniard.html\">MOREY ST DENIS VIEILLES VIGNES 2014 - ALAIN JEANNIARD<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Gevrey Chambertin 2015 - Alain Jeanniard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/gevrey-chambertin\/gevrey-chambertin-2015-alain-jeanniard.html\">GEVREY CHAMBERTIN 2015 - ALAIN JEANNIARD<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Nuits St Georges 2015 Les Vieilles Vignes -...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/nuits-st-georges\/nuits-st-georges-2015-les-vieilles-vignes-daniel-rion.html\">NUITS ST GEORGES 2015 LES VIEILLES VIGNES - DANIEL RION<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Vosne-Roman\u00e9e 2008 Vieilles Vignes Aux Champs...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vosne-romanee\/vosne-romanee-2008-vieilles-vignes-aux-champs-de-perdrix.html\">VOSNE-ROMAN\u00c9E 2008 VIEILLES VIGNES AUX CHAMPS DE PERDRIX<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Pommard 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes 2013 -...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/pommard\/pommard-1er-cru-vieilles-vignes-2013-dominique-laurent.html\">POMMARD 1ER CRU VIEILLES VIGNES 2013 - DOMINIQUE LAURENT<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium fasc-ico-after dashicons-cart fasc-style-bold\" style=\"background-color: #bb1f4a; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/bourgogne\">DISCOVER OUR BURGUNDY WINES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>A selection of great Rh\u00f4ne wines for Easter:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Crozes-Hermitage 2015 &quot;Calendes&quot; - Ferraton...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/crozes-hermitage\/crozes-hermitage-2015-calendes-ferraton-pere-fils.html\">CROZES-HERMITAGE 2015 \"CALENDES\" - FERRATON PERE &amp; FILS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Saint Joseph 2015 Mairlant - Fran\u00e7ois Villard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/saint-joseph\/saint-joseph-2015-mairlant-francois-villard.html\">SAINT JOSEPH 2015 MAIRLANT - FRAN\u00c7OIS VILLARD<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape 2015 Le Mioc\u00e8ne - Domaine...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateauneuf-du-pape\/chateauneuf-du-pape-2015-le-miocene-domaine-grand-veneur-alain-jaume.html\">CH\u00c2TEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2015 LE MIOC\u00c8NE - DOMAINE GRAND VENEUR - ALAIN JAUME<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Cornas 2014 Les Eygats - Domaine Courbis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/cornas\/cornas-2014-les-eygats-domaine-courbis.html\">CORNAS 2014 LES EYGATS - DOMAINE COURBIS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape 2015 Les Origines - Domaine...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateauneuf-du-pape\/chateauneuf-du-pape-2015-les-origines-domaine-grand-veneur-alain-jaume.html\">CH\u00c2TEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2015 LES ORIGINES - DOMAINE GRAND VENEUR&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium fasc-ico-after dashicons-cart fasc-style-bold\" style=\"background-color: #bb1f4a; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/rhone\">DISCOVER OUR RH\u00d4NE WINES<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Seafood dishes for Easter<\/h5>\n<p>What wines should I choose to accompany my scallops? Some people prefer seafood, shellfish or even fish. Often cooked with asparagus or even snow peas, superb scallops go very well with a great dry white wine. A dry white wine from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/bordeaux\"><strong>Bordeaux<\/strong>,<\/a> from<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/bourgogne\"><strong> Burgundy<\/strong><\/a> or<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/alsace\">Alsace<\/a><\/strong>These are the perfect accompaniment to seafood. The choice is wide, but we can suggest a few nuggets that will go wonderfully with your finest dishes. Here are just a few examples, but don't hesitate to discover the full range. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/la-selection-du-caviste\">Easter selection<\/a><\/strong> on the site.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Riesling Schlossberg 2016 - Domaine Weinbach\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/weinbach\/riesling-schlossberg-2016-domaine-weinbach.html\">RIESLING SCHLOSSBERG 2016 - DOMAINE WEINBACH<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Gewurztraminer Cuvee des Seigneurs Ribeaupierre...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/domaine-trimbach\/gewurztraminer-cuvee-des-seigneurs-ribeaupierre-2011-domaine-trimbach.html\">GEWURZTRAMINER CUVEE DES SEIGNEURS RIBEAUPIERRE 2011 <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Ch\u00e2teau de Fieuzal white 2015\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateau-de-fieuzal\/chateau-de-fieuzal-blanc-2015.html\">CH\u00c2TEAU DE FIEUZAL WHITE 2015 - PESSAC L\u00c9OGNAN<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Meursault 1er Cru 2015 Les Charmes - Chavy-Chouet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/meursault\/meursault-1er-cru-2015-les-charmes-chavy-chouet.html\">MEURSAULT 1ER CRU 2015 LES CHARMES - CHAVY-CHOUET<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"s_title_block\"><a title=\"Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru 2016 Sous le Puits -...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/puligny-montrachet\/puligny-montrachet-1er-cru-2016-sous-le-puits-jm-boillot.html\">PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2016 SOUS LE PUITS - JM BOILLOT<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"s_title_block\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Which champagnes to buy for Easter?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/champagne\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Dom-Perignon-les-meilleurs-cuvees-de-grands-champagne.png\" alt=\"purchase of grand champagne for easter\" width=\"695\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Dom-Perignon-les-meilleurs-cuvees-de-grands-champagne.png 695w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Dom-Perignon-les-meilleurs-cuvees-de-grands-champagne-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Discover also a <strong>large selection of champagnes<\/strong> to best support your<strong> Easter aperitifs<\/strong>. The prestigious<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/champagne-bollinger\">Maison Bollinger<\/a><\/strong>with its&nbsp;<strong>vintage champagnes<\/strong>The majority of our wines are Pinot Noir, vinified and aged in small barrels. You'll find the great Champagnes of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/dom-perignon\">Dom P\u00e9rignon.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also the best bottles of<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/charles-heidsieck\">champagne Charles Heidsieck<\/a><\/strong>. And many more. A wide choice of large <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/champagne\">Champagne<\/a><\/strong> 100% in stock on the site. Delivery within 24h with Chronopost or 48h with Collissimo. Fast, secure delivery with precisely molded packaging for our bottles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"feedzy-6383e3f27aa1adc52ece5c1a2e49bca3 feedzy-rss\"><ul>Feed has no items.<\/ul> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It's the anniversary of Christ's resurrection. One of the most important religious holidays in France, it's also a time to enjoy a meal with family and friends, to celebrate the return of spring.   Which wines should accompany the traditional Easter meal? 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