The Vins & Millesimes journal

• Advice | 1 October 2026

  Cabernet Sauvignon: the complete guide to the grape

  Origins, aromas, regions, vintages, food pairings and serving tips: everything you need to know about Cabernet Sauvignon, king of red grapes
• Advice | 1 October 2026

  What Wine Goes With Bone-In Ribeye? A Guide to the Best Pairings

  Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, or Southwest France: what wine goes with bone-in ribeye? Pairings by region, picks by budget, and serving tips.
• Advice | Good addresses | The TOPs | 1 October 2026

  The best Jura wines: our selection

  What are the best Jura wines? Discover vin jaune, vin de paille, Arbois, Savagnin, Trousseau, grape varieties, estates and food pairings
• Advice | Good addresses | The TOPs | 1 October 2026

  The Best Beaujolais Wines: Crus, Estates, and Vintages

  What are the best Beaujolais wines? Explore the region’s crus, leading estates, prices, and best food pairings.
• Advice | 1 October 2026

  What wine should you drink with escargots?

  Which wine goes with escargots à la bourguignonne, parsley butter or garlic? Chablis, white Burgundy, Alsace wine or a light red: pairings by preparation
• Advice | Good addresses | The TOPs | 1 October 2026

  The best wines of the Languedoc: our selection

  What are the best Languedoc wines? Key appellations (Pic Saint-Loup, Faugères, Minervois), leading estates, the region’s legendary wine and top food pairings
• Advice | Good addresses | The TOPs | 1 October 2026

  Best Provence wines: rosés, reds and whites

  What are the best Provence wines? Explore Crus Classés, estates, grape varieties and food pairings in this guide to Provençal rosés, reds and whites
• Advice | Tasting | Good addresses | 1 October 2026

  Chardonnay: grape characteristics, regions and food pairings

  The Chardonnay grape: characteristics, regions, aromas, barrel aging and the best food pairings
• Advice | Good addresses | The TOPs | 1 October 2026

  Best Sancerre wines: estates, terroirs and food pairings

  What is the best Sancerre wine? Discover leading estates, terroirs (caillottes, terres blanches and flint), prices and food pairings.
• Advice | Tasting | 1 October 2026

  What Wine Goes with Smoked Salmon? A Pairing Guide

  Alsace wine, Loire white, Champagne or rosé: what should you serve with smoked salmon? Expert tips for a successful pairing.
• Advice | Tasting | Good addresses | The TOPs | 30 September 2026

  Best Alsace wines: grape varieties, estates and grands crus

  What is the best Alsace wine? Explore Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris, plus grape varieties, grands crus, leading estates and food pairings
• Advice | Tasting | Good addresses | The TOPs | 30 September 2026

  Best Chinon wines: estates, vintages and pairings

  What are the best Chinon wines? Explore leading estates, Loire Cabernet Franc, vintages to seek out, prices and food pairings
• Advice | Good addresses | The TOPs | 30 September 2026

  The best Hermitage wines: our selection of great wines

  Discover the best Hermitage wines: legendary Syrahs, exceptional Marsannes, must-know estates and vintages to seek out
• Advice | Tasting | 30 September 2026

  Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon: differences, food pairings, and which to choose?

  Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon: everything that sets them apart in one guide. Grape varieties, aromas, tannins, aging potential, food pairings, and terroirs.
• Advice | Good addresses | The TOPs | 30 September 2026

  Best Cornas wines: estates, vintages, and prices

  What are the best Cornas wines? Explore must-know estates, benchmark cuvées, vintages to seek out, and market prices
• Advice | 30 September 2026

  What wine goes with a barbecue? Pairings by type of grilled food

  Red wine for rib steak, rosé for merguez, white for grilled fish: discover the best wine pairings for a successful barbecue.
• Advice | 30 September 2026

  What Wine for a Wedding? The Complete Guide to Choosing Well

  Cocktail reception, meal, quantities, budget: everything you need to know to choose the right wines for a wedding. Expert advice, selections by type of dish, and how to calculate quantities.
• Advice | Tasting | 30 September 2026

  Pinot Noir: A Complete Guide to the Grape Variety

  Everything you need to know about Pinot Noir: grape characteristics, producing regions (Burgundy, Alsace, Champagne), aromas, food pairings, and top vintages
• Advice | 10 July 2026

  The different shapes of wine bottles

  Bordeaux bottle, Burgundy bottle, Alsace flute, clavelin, Provençal bottle. Discover all wine bottle shapes, their history, their region and their differences
• Advice | 10 July 2026

  What to eat with Champagne? The best pairings

  What to eat with Champagne at the aperitif, at dinner, with cheeses and for dessert? Discover all food and Champagne pairings by style
• Advice | 10 July 2026

  How to choose your wine cellar: our expert advice

  Aging cellar, service cellar, or versatile? Discover how to choose your wine cellar: types, temperature, capacity, installation, and budget
• Advice | 8 July 2026

  Wine bottle sizes: names, formats and capacities

  Discover all wine bottle formats and sizes, their name, their capacity in litres, their number of glasses and the impact on preservation
• Advice | 24 May 2026

  Bordeaux grape varieties: the 10 red & white varieties of Bordeaux

  Discover all the Bordeaux grape varieties, their role in the blend, their terroir and the new grape varieties facing climate change
• Advice | 24 May 2026

  How to decant an aged wine? The sommelier's guide

  Learn to decant an aged wine like a professional: precise technique, the right equipment, perfect timing. Avoid oxidation and elevate your great vintages.