Meal and wine pairing
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Choucroute garnie
Sauerkraut : cabbage, finely chopped and fermented in brine.
Synonyms: Sausage and sauerkrautSee also : Süriruawa à l'alsacienne
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Alsace Edelzwicker
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. ”
Alsace Pinot blanc
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Pinot blanc
“ Prefer a pairing with a young wine with a good acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Alsace Riesling
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Riesling
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine with some residual sugar.
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
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine with some residual sugar.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old. ”
Alsace Pinot noir
Red
Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)
Main grape variety: Pinot noir
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old. ”
Chablis
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 7 years old. ”
Cheverny
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 6 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 20 years old and more. ”
Crémant d’Alsace Brut
White
Serve at 06-08. °C (43-46 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 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 Mousseux
White
Serve at 06-09. °C (43-48 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old. ”
Petit Chablis
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Saint-Amour
Red
Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 5 years old. ”
Saint-Bris
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 6 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. ”
Vouvray Sec
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 15 years old. ”