Bordeaux
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Meal and wine pairing
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Bordeaux style grilled rib steak
Rib steak : rib of beef with bone attached.
Bordelaise sauce : reduction of dry red wine with bone marrow, shallots, tarragon or thyme with butter and flour.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Bordeaux supérieur
Red
Still wine
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits
Red
Still wine
Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Canon-Fronsac
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Corbières
Red
Still wine
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 6 years old. ”
Côtes de Bordeaux
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old. ”
Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ The commercial name generally used is Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux.
Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Fronsac
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Gevrey-Chambertin
Red
Still wine
Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine under 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Haut-Médoc
Red
Still wine
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 15 years old. ”
Haut-Poitou
Red
Still wine
Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Madiran
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old. ”
Médoc
Red
Still wine
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of 2 to 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 15 years old. ”
Pauillac
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 10 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”
Pomerol
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old. ”
Saint-Émilion
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 15 years old. ”
Saint-Estèphe
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 6 years old, 10 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”
Saint-Joseph
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old. ”
Saint-Julien
Red
Still wine
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old, 8 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 25 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”