Meal and wine pairing
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Pike and leek purée with beurre blanc sauce
Beurre blanc sauce : reduction of shallots with white wine and vinegar blended with a whipped butter.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Bandol
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Bergerac
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old. ”
Champagne Brut
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a vinous wine.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Montlouis sur Loire Sec
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 15 years old. ”
Pouilly-Fumé
White
Serve at 11-13. °C (52-55 °F)
“ May be called Blanc Fumé de Pouilly.
Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 8 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. ”
Savennières
White
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dry wine.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old. ”
Savennières Coulée de Serrant
White
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dry wine.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 30 years old. ”
Savennières Roche aux Moines
White
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dry wine.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 30 years old. ”
Touraine
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old. ”
Vouvray Sec
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 15 years old. ”