The La Cave Éclairée Blog

Wine advice, pairings and discoveries

Appellations, grape varieties, wine estates, food and wine pairings or spirits, find clear advice to better understand what you’re drinking and choose the bottles that suit you.
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Syrah / Shiraz Grape Variety Guide

Syrah is a grape variety whose origins remained a mystery for a long time. However, and although it is a difficult variety to cultivate...

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The Viognier Grape Variety Guide

If the Viognier is today a variety firmly established in France as well as internationally, it almost disappeared in the 20th century. In fact,...

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Everything you need to know about Pinot Noir

Cultivated all over the world, Pinot Noir is one of the most appreciated grape varieties among wine enthusiasts, notably for its ability to produce...

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All about the Chardonnay grape variety

Whether you are a wine enthusiast or not, you have most likely already heard of Chardonnay. And for good reason, it is  the second...

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How to choose a good Bordeaux wine?

The wine region of Bordeaux can sometimes seem intimidating given its wealth of appellations as well as the diversity of wines produced within it. Nevertheless, with...

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Which white wine to choose for the aperitif?

The aperitif is the French people's favorite moment to relax and share with loved ones. And what better than a delicious white wine to accompany...

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The differences between Champagne and Crémant

Champagne and Crémant are two types of sparkling wines that are famous and highly appreciated around the world. Nevertheless, while they share several similarities,...

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The Beaujolais and its 10 Crus, land of Gamay

The Beaujolais is often reduced to a  production of simple, fruity, and light wines made from the Gamay grape variety. Moreover, Beaujolais Nouveau is...

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The main grape varieties of Bordeaux

The region of Bordeaux, located in the southwest of France, is world-renowned for its exceptional wines. While this reputation is due to multiple factors...

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The different types of wine

The world of wine is vast and can sometimes be complex to understand. Thus, when it comes to categorizing wines, multiple methods can be...