Meal and wine pairing
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Rack of lamb in pistachio crust
Synonyms: Pistachio crusted rack of lambThis dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Chinon
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine from hillside.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old for the terraces, 15 to 30 years old and more for the hillside vineyards. ”
Côte Rôtie
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 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. ”
Haut-Médoc
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 15 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. ”
Saint-Julien
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old, 8 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 25 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”
Saumur-Champigny
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 15 years old. ”