The Vins & Millesimes journal

• Advice | Tasting | 24 May 2026

  Champagne Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier

  Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier: discover the 3 grape varieties of champagne, their role in the blend, their terroirs and the types of cuvées they inspire
• Advice | Tasting | 24 May 2026

  How to properly store wine after opening?

  Discover our tips for storing your opened wine, whether red, white, or even a Champagne — optimize its shelf life without altering its aromas
• Advice | Tasting | 29 April 2026

  What dishes to serve with a Pinot Noir?

  Discover the best dishes to pair with a Pinot Noir, from meats to vegetarian options. Elevate your tasting experience with our pairing advice. 
• Advice | Tasting | 29 April 2026

  Which wine to choose with duck breast?

  Discover the best wine pairings for duck breast, from powerful reds to sweet whites. Awaken your palate with our expert advice. 
• Advice | Tasting | 29 April 2026

  What wine to choose to accompany scallops?

  Discover the best wines to pair with your scallops and reveal their delicacy. Match freshness and minerality for a successful tasting experience.
• Advice | Tasting | 29 April 2026

  Red wine or white wine with cheese?

  Discover how to choose between red wine or white wine with cheese to elevate your meals. Learn the perfect pairings for each type of cheese. 
• Advice | Tasting | 15 March 2026

  Right Bank and Left Bank Bordeaux wines: what are the differences?

  Discover the differences between the Right Bank and the Left Bank of Bordeaux. Learn everything about grape varieties, terroirs, and food and wine pairings.
• Advice | Tasting | 15 March 2026

  What are the differences between Crémant and Champagne?

  Discover the differences between Crémant and Champagne, from geographical origin to grape varieties, to choose the perfect sparkling wine for every occasion. 
• Advice | Tasting | 15 March 2026

  Which wine to drink with caviar?

  Discover how to choose the perfect wine to accompany caviar. Explore refined food and wine pairings for an unforgettable experience.
• Advice | Tasting | 15 March 2026

  How to taste a wine from Château d'Yquem?

  Discover how to taste a wine from Château d'Yquem in several stages and the best food and wine pairings to enhance your experience
• Advice | Tasting | 10 March 2026

  Which wine to drink with Beef Wellington?

  Discover the best food and wine pairings to elevate your Beef Wellington. Find the ideal red wine from among the great French terroirs
• Advice | Tasting | The TOPs | 10 March 2026

  The Best Vintages of Dom Pérignon

  Explore the legendary vintages of Dom Pérignon, their unique aromas and tasting advice for collecting the finest cuvées. 
• Advice | Tasting | 9 March 2026

  Which wine to drink with oysters?

  Discover the best wine and oyster pairings to elevate your tastings. Follow our guide to choose the ideal wine with fresh oysters
• Advice | Tasting | 9 March 2026

  How to taste a Grand Cru Classé de Margaux?

  Discover how to taste a Grand Cru Classé de Margaux, its secrets, and the perfect food and wine pairings for an unforgettable experience
• Advice | Tasting | 9 March 2026

  Which wine to drink with spiny lobster?

  Discover the best wines to accompany spiny lobster. Pairing advice to enhance this crustacean at your festive meals.
• Advice | Tasting | 8 December 2025

  Which wine to choose with foie gras?

  Discover the best wine and foie gras pairings. Learn how to enhance this exceptional dish with the ideal cuvées for every occasion
• Tasting | 13 February 2025

  Tasted and Approved - February 2025

  Champagne, whites and reds tasted over recent months! 
• Tasting | 15 October 2024

  Tasted & Approved - September 2024

  6 whites and 6 reds tasted this month! 
• Tasting | 5 September 2024

  Tasted and Approved - July August 2024

  Here are our beautiful tastings from the last two months!  Champagne, rosé, whites and reds... Discover our tasting experiences for 15 different cuvées! 
• Tasting | 27 June 2024

  Tasted and Approved - May June 2024

  Discover our wonderful tastings from the past two months! Champagne, whites, rosés, reds, sweet wines… Great wines to treat yourself this summer! Great names and up-and-coming estates… Wines from our Friday tastings and from our inauguration evening held at the end of June with some of our...
• Tasting | 25 April 2024

  Tasted and Approved - April 24

  More wonderful tastings this April! 
• Tasting | 4 April 2024

  Tasted and Approved MARCH 2024

  It's the return of our Tasted and Approved (or not) section. Find our tasting notes on 3 Champagne, 6 white wines and 5 red wines. 
• Tasting | The TOPs | 31 January 2023

  The 10 Best Recent Vintages of Bordeaux Grand Cru Wines

  Discover a selection of 10 great Bordeaux wine vintages from the last 2 decades, ready or soon to be ready for drinking!
• Tasting | 19 December 2019

  Champagne Tasting, Maison Drappier

  The Aube in all its splendor!