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What wines go well with fondue, raclette, and tartiflette?
With winter here and mountain vacations on the horizon, we find ourselves craving the comfort of classic Savoyard cheese dishes like raclette, tartiflette, and fondue. As we look forward to savoring these dishes, the question arises: which wine should we pair with them? What wines go best with fondue, raclette, and tartiflette?
Olivier - 27/01/2021
How do you make white wine?
Have you ever wondered how white wine is made? The process may seem fairly simple. Grapes are harvested, pressed to extract the juice, which is then fermented using yeast, aged, and bottled.
Olivier - 19/10/2020
How is red wine made? The stages of winemaking
The production of red wine follows a set of rules that are strictly adhered to. The first step is selecting the grapes during the harvest. For red wine production, only black grapes are used. How is red wine made? Here are the main steps in the winemaking process.
Olivier - 19/10/2020
How should you drink Vin Jaune?
Although little known to most consumers, Jura Vin Jaune is one of the most renowned dry white wines in the world. It is made from a single grape variety, Savarin. This wine is produced in the Jura region, hence its nickname, “the Gold of the Jura.” According to some legends, this wine was discovered by chance.
Olivier - 18/10/2020
What wine goes well with stuffed capon?
Capon is the quintessential holiday bird. But what would a family meal be without a good wine whose flavors pair perfectly with this juicy bird?
Olivier - 17/10/2020
How do you open a bottle of wine?
How to Open a Bottle of Wine: Tips to Make It a Breeze! Opening a bottle of wine can be tricky depending on the tools you have on hand. Here, we’ll walk you through the steps so you can enjoy your wine no matter the situation.
Olivier - 02/10/2020
What wine goes well with smoked salmon?
You're having friends over tonight. Your menu is set: for the appetizer, you'll be serving smoked salmon. But now you're wondering which wine to serve with the smoked salmon?
Olivier - 29/09/2020
Sweet white wine or off-dry white wine?
When selecting a white wine, it’s not always easy to choose the right bottle if you don’t have the necessary knowledge. However, your choice should be based not only on your personal taste but also on the food you plan to serve with it. For a successful selection, feel free to use this guide, which provides all the information you need for an optimal tasting experience.
Olivier - 25/09/2020
How do you make wine?
Most of us enjoy a glass of wine after a long, tiring day, on vacation, or at social gatherings. But have you ever wondered how wine is actually made? We know it’s made from grapes, but what are the steps involved in the process? From wine production to understanding the different types of wine, this article will cover it all. So, be sure to read it all the way through and familiarize yourself with the winemaking process.
Olivier - 13/08/2020
More Coteaux de Béziers IGP wines on tables in Béziers
In Béziers, the mayor is encouraging bars and restaurants to offer at least four wines bearing the Coteaux de Béziers PGI designation, with a tax break as an incentive.
Olivier - 26/12/2019
Beaujolais Nouveau returns on Thursday, November 21, 2019
This Thursday, November 21, marks the release of the 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau, which is also sold abroad in about 100 countries!
Olivier - 20/11/2019
Straw wine: Corrèze permitted to retain its AOC designation
On November 7, 2019, the Council of State rejected the Jura Wine Growers' Association's petition seeking the revocation of the Corrèze straw wine AOC.
Olivier - 16/11/2019
159th edition of the Hospices de Beaune wine auction
On Sunday, November 17, 2019, a major and highly anticipated event in the wine industry will take place: the traditional Hospices de Beaune wine auction.
Olivier - 14/11/2019
Is France moving toward a new tax on aperitif wines?
An amendment to the 2020 Social Security Bill proposes to tax premixes containing wine, specifically flavored wines and aperitif wines.
Olivier - 12/11/2019
French wine is feeling the pinch from rising U.S. taxes
Since October 18, 2019, the United States has imposed new tariffs on French wines: a 25% increase. This is a serious blow to the wine industry.
Olivier - 24/10/2019