Meal and wine pairing
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Saffron mussels
Synonyms: Mussels with saffron / Mussels with saffron creamThis dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Alsace Pinot gris
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Pinot gris
“ Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old. ”
Alsace Riesling
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Riesling
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Alsace Sylvaner
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Sylvaner
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old. ”
Arbois
White
Serve at 13-16. °C (55-61 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dominant Chardonnay grape.
Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Condrieu
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dry wine.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Coteaux du Layon
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more. ”
Gros Plant du Pays Nantais
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Mâcon
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old. ”
Montlouis sur Loire Demi-sec
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old. ”
Sainte-Croix du Mont
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old. ”
Sancerre
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”
Saumur
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old. ”
Vouvray Moelleux
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 30 years old and more. ”