Meal and wine pairing
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Shoulder of lamb with sweet spices
Sweet spices : cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, turmeric, nutmeg, saffron, vanilla… These are spices that bring a sweet and fragrant flavor.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Collioure
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 12 years old. ”
Côtes du Rhône Villages
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 7 years old. ”
Côtes du Roussillon
Red
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old. ”
Fitou
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 15 years old. ”
Lalande de Pomerol
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 12 years old. ”
Pessac-Léognan
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a developed wine.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more for a classed growth. ”
Saint-Joseph
Red
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine under 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old. ”