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Meal and wine pairing

Duck foie gras in aspic

Aspic : cold dish in which ingredients (vegetables, eggs, fish, fruit, poultry or meat) are set in jelly made from a meat stock or consommé.

This dish pairs well with:

Wine colors

Barsac

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-12. °C (46-54 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth.

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Bordeaux Haut-Benauge

White

Still wine

Serve at 07-09. °C (45-48 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.

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Sauternes

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a wine less than 10 years old.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth.

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