Meal and wine pairing
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Couscous
Steamed semolina served with fish, meat or vegetable stew accompanied by a spicy broth.
Pair according to the hotness of the harissa spice.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Alsace Gewurztraminer
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Gewurztraminer
“ Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Anjou Brissac
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 10 years old. ”
Béarn
Rosé
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old. ”
Bergerac
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 10 years old. ”
Bordeaux
Rosé
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dominant Cabernet-sauvignon grape.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Collioure
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old. ”
Collioure
Rosé
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Collioure
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 12 years old. ”
Corbières
Rosé
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Costières de Nîmes
Rosé
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 8 years old.
Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 8 years old. ”
Coteaux du Loir
Red
Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 8 years old. ”
Côtes de Provence
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 8 years old. ”
Côtes de Toul Gris
Gray
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old. ”
Côtes du Rhône
Rosé
Serve at 09-11. °C (48-52 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Côtes du Rhône Villages
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 7 years old. ”
Côtes du Roussillon
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old. ”
Faugères
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”
Faugères
Rosé
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 year old. ”
Fitou
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 15 years old. ”
Fronton
Rosé
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Grignan les Adhémar
Red
Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
la Livinière
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Until the 2023 vintage, this appellation was called Minervois-La Livinière.
Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Languedoc
Rosé
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 year old. ”