Meal and wine pairing
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Pike-perch and spring garnish with beurre blanc sauce
Spring garnish : carrots, onions, turnips, peas…
Beurre blanc sauce : reduction of shallots with white wine and vinegar blended with a whipped butter.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
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. ”
Cheverny
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine between 2 and 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old. ”
Crozes-Hermitage
White
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 6 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. ”
Saint-Aubin
White
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old. ”
Saint-Joseph
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a rich and oaky wine.
Prefer a pairing with a dominant Marsane grape.
Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 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. ”
Vin de Savoie
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dominant Roussanne grape.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 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. ”