Should you decant your wine?
To decant or not to decant – that is the often controversial question. What is the best way to prepare your wine before serving?
Domaine Gourt de Mautens: rarity, ‘complantation’ and biodynamics, the keys to success
Allow Jérôme Bressy from Domaine Gourt de Mautens tell you about his wines and work.
Pairing wine with chocolate
Have you ever wondered if chocolate can be paired with wine? Some may say that it doesn’t go together, but as a foodie and wine lover, I decided to explore the complexities of matching chocolate and wine. Just like wine, chocolate is available in many different textures and flavours. Tasting chocolate is an experience for all your senses, and similar to winemakers, chocolatiers work with the pulp surrounding the cocoa bean to create good chocolate. It is important to remember that all chocolate doesn’t contain the same amount of cocoa, which is why…
The iDealwine world of spirits (3) – Cognacs and Armagnacs
Here we present you our magnificent selection of Cognacs and Armargnacs, carefully chosen from the finest signatures in the region.
A tour of Champagne house Jacquesson
The Jacquesson house is incontestably one of the best signatures in Champagne. The story of how they started is unusual: that of a Champagne house turned winemaker.
Christmas & New Year’s Eve Meals – some out of the ordinary food and wine pairings
During the festive period, we often fall back on classic dishes such as oysters, foie gras, turkey and game. This year, why not try something different?
Christmas: how to choose the right gift when you don’t know anything about wine
It’s not always easy to choose which wine to give, especially when you’re not a wine expert yourself… Don't panic: iDealwine is here to help.
Cover crops: why do some winemakers let grass grow between the vines?
Ever noticed grass and flowers growing amongst the vines when passing through the beautiful vineyards of France? It’s not just for aesthetics! We explain all…
Auction report | Coche-Dury, Mouton Rothschild, Cornas, Dagueneau, Selosse in the TOP 5
Coche-Dury Chardonnays dominated the November auctions, with other references following closely behind. Discover the TOP 5 stars of last month’s auctions.
Special Christmas sale: wines, spirits and gifts
Enter the Aladdin’s cave of Christmas wines that is iDealwine. Whatever you’re looking for, rest assured we have it!