Meal and wine pairing
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Grilled leg of lamb
Leg of lamb : piece of meat formed the saddle over the thigh.
One thigh is called Chump.
See also : Gigot d'agneau rôti
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Beaumes de Venise
Red
Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 4 years old. ”
Boutenac
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Until the 2023 vintage, this appellation was called Corbières Boutenac.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Cabardès
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ The commercial name generally used is Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux rouge.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 7 years old. ”
Côtes de Bordeaux Cadillac
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ The commercial name generally used is Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux.
Pair with a wine of at least 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Côtes de Bordeaux Sainte-Foy
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ The commercial name generally used is Sainte-Foy Bordeaux Rouge.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old. ”
Côtes de Provence
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 8 years old. ”
Côtes du Rhône
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a young wine.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”
Languedoc
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”
Pauillac
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 7 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”
Vin de Corse
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old. ”