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Read more about the article Grand Crus : Unveiling the Eight Wonders of Vosne-Romanée
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  • Post published:23 September 2024

Grand Crus : Unveiling the Eight Wonders of Vosne-Romanée

Vosne-Romanée is the ultimate symbol of Burgundian elegance. Are you familiar with the eight grand crus of this prestigious appellation?

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Read more about the article iDealwine will be bringing down the hammer at the Hospices de Nuits!
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  • Post published:19 September 2024

iDealwine will be bringing down the hammer at the Hospices de Nuits!

We are happy and proud to announce our new partnership with the Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges for their auction in March 2025.

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Read more about the article Pessac-Léognan: Exceptional yet affordable Bordeaux wines
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  • Post published:19 September 2024

Pessac-Léognan: Exceptional yet affordable Bordeaux wines

This AOC is fascinating on many levels, starting with accessibility, both in terms of its taste and its price.

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Read more about the article Beef and pepper stir-fry with Elsa
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  • Post published:17 September 2024

Beef and pepper stir-fry with Elsa

This week’s instalment of the iDealwine team’s recipes (and wine pairings!) is a tasty noodle dish from Elsa.

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Read more about the article Private Collection: When a Wine Merchant’s Cellar Goes Under the Hammer
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  • Post published:17 September 2024

Private Collection: When a Wine Merchant’s Cellar Goes Under the Hammer

Today, we give you exclusive access to some of the finest wines from a long-standing wine merchant’s collection…

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Read more about the article Fine Spirits Auction – Masterpieces
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  • Post published:16 September 2024

Fine Spirits Auction – Masterpieces

FSA is back with an incredible mix of spirits and a charity auction.

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Read more about the article Carmes Haut-Brion, Ogier, Yquem: iDealwine’s VIP Dinners in the heart of Bordeaux
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  • Post published:13 September 2024

Carmes Haut-Brion, Ogier, Yquem: iDealwine’s VIP Dinners in the heart of Bordeaux

As summer was warming up in France, several specially selected clients travelled to Bordeaux for an iDealwine VIP Dinner. We’ll tell you more!

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Read more about the article August auctions: Languedoc steals the show
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  • Post published:13 September 2024

August auctions: Languedoc steals the show

Discover Languedoc’s treasures which wine enthusiasts fought over in August on iDealwine: Grange des Pères, Bergerie de l’Arcade, Peyre Rose...

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Read more about the article Bordeaux classifications: Which category does each château belong to?
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  • Post published:13 September 2024

Bordeaux classifications: Which category does each château belong to?

You probably already know the 1855 classification, but do you know what estates are in that of Grave, Saint-Emilion, etc.?

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Read more about the article Mooncakes by lantern-light | What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?
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  • Post published:12 September 2024

Mooncakes by lantern-light | What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?

A festival of light and flavour, countries across East Asia celebrate when the moon is at its brightest.

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Read more about the article Fine Spirits Auction charity auction: A weekend in the most luxurious Scottish castle
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  • Post published:12 September 2024

Fine Spirits Auction charity auction: A weekend in the most luxurious Scottish castle

The next Fine Spirits Auction charity auction includes a once-in-a-lifetime lot – a weekend stay in Scotland’s grandest castle.

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Read more about the article The Languedoc Wine Region | The iDealwine Guide
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  • Post published:5 September 2024

The Languedoc Wine Region | The iDealwine Guide

IGP, AOP, regional appellation, sub-region… What’s the secret to decoding Languedoc’s wine hierarchy?

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Read more about the article The iDealwine Loyalty Programme – how does it work?
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  • Post published:5 September 2024

The iDealwine Loyalty Programme – how does it work?

The iDealwine loyalty programme thanks customers for their support and is split into 3 groups: Privilège, Club iDéal and Quintessence.

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Read more about the article Champagne Leclerc-Briant | Fizz afresh
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  • Post published:4 September 2024

Champagne Leclerc-Briant | Fizz afresh

What happens when a region rooted in age-old prestige gets a breath of fresh air?

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Read more about the article Vitamin Sea | The Ultimate Guide to Pairing Wine with Fish & Seafood
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  • Post published:3 September 2024

Vitamin Sea | The Ultimate Guide to Pairing Wine with Fish & Seafood

We agree that seafood goes well with white wine, but the question is which white should it be?

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Read more about the article Domaine AMI, flagbearer for Burgundy’s renaissance
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  • Post published:30 August 2024

Domaine AMI, flagbearer for Burgundy’s renaissance

Born out of the friendship between Paul Perarnau and Willy Roulendes, Domaine AMI breaks Burgundian rules.

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Read more about the article Who are the people you talk to when consigning your wine with iDealwine?
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  • Post published:29 August 2024

Who are the people you talk to when consigning your wine with iDealwine?

Meet the people who respond to your estimation requests, offer advice about the market and organise auctions.

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Read more about the article Spotting and treating the main vine diseases
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  • Post published:28 August 2024

Spotting and treating the main vine diseases

With a variety of diseases ready to attack, viticulture is far from being a walk in the park! Here’s a rundown of the basics.

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Read more about the article Everything you need to know about the Côte Chalonnaise – Part 2
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:27 August 2024

Everything you need to know about the Côte Chalonnaise – Part 2

Let’s pick up where we left off on our exploration of the Côte Chalonnaise and journey through the Mercurey, Givry and Montagny appellations.

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Read more about the article The evolution of the iDealwine app – From 2011 to today
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  • Post published:27 August 2024

The evolution of the iDealwine app – From 2011 to today

Just like fine wine, our app gets better over time. Discover the most recent changes and new functions!

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Read more about the article Domaine de Rimauresq, an instant hit from Provence
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  • Post published:20 August 2024

Domaine de Rimauresq, an instant hit from Provence

A classic in its appellation, Domaine de Rimauresq crafts sunny wines in all three colours.

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Read more about the article 10 things you need to know about rosé
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  • Post published:20 August 2024

10 things you need to know about rosé

There are all kinds of misconceptions about rosé, so we've got some answers for you.

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Read more about the article Which countries drink the most wine in the world?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:19 August 2024

Which countries drink the most wine in the world?

We analyse global wine consummation for 2023 and see how these rankings compare to our auction data.

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Read more about the article Special Catalogue: The wine cellar of a prestigious fine dining restaurant in the Rhône Valley
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:19 August 2024

Special Catalogue: The wine cellar of a prestigious fine dining restaurant in the Rhône Valley

Welcome to this Special catalogue of wines from a fine dining (formerly Michelin-starred) restaurant, with a special emphasis on wines from its region, the Rhône Valley, alongside icons from other regions.

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Read more about the article iDealwine auctions: How do we appraise the bottles?
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  • Post published:16 August 2024

iDealwine auctions: How do we appraise the bottles?

What happens during appraisal? How are the bottles assessed? Here we demystify the process.

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Read more about the article July 2024 Auction Report | “Classic” natural wines go from strength to strength
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:14 August 2024

July 2024 Auction Report | “Classic” natural wines go from strength to strength

In recent auctions, some long-standing natural wine icons have witnessed great evolution as is the case for Domaine Overnoy and Yvon Métras.

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Read more about the article Mâconnais | The iDealwine guide
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:13 August 2024

Mâconnais | The iDealwine guide

A gold mine for those who like opulent and often affordable Burgundy fine wines, it's time we explore the Mâconnais region.

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Read more about the article Golden grapes and a radiant awakening, that’s what Aligoté is all about!
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:13 August 2024

Golden grapes and a radiant awakening, that’s what Aligoté is all about!

Rustic, incisive… Aligoté was once shunned. But championed by determined winegrowers, it is making a comeback in Burgundy.

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Read more about the article Champagne Ayala: Blending elegance and innovation since 1860
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:9 August 2024

Champagne Ayala: Blending elegance and innovation since 1860

Maison Ayala, located in Aÿ at the heart of the Champagne region, is celebrated for its unique style, packed with freshness, purity, and elegance.

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Read more about the article What to uncork when it rains in summer?
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  • Post published:9 August 2024

What to uncork when it rains in summer?

Rain and grey skies got you down? Then take a look at our selection of wines that will turn that frown upside down!

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Read more about the article iDealwine’s Grand Day Out in Burgundy
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  • Post published:9 August 2024

iDealwine’s Grand Day Out in Burgundy

The iDealwine team swapped the office for vineyard visits, treetop obstacle courses and mini-golf.

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