Côtes de Bourg
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ May be called Bourg rouge or Bourgeais rouge.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old. ”
Meal and wine pairing
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Marinated leg of lamb with red wine
Leg of lamb : piece of meat formed the saddle over the thigh.
One thigh is called Chump.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Languedoc
Red
Still wine
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. ”
Pessac-Léognan
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more for a classed growth. ”