Meal and wine pairing
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Spiny lobster Thermidor medallion
Spiny Lobster meat mixed with a béchamel sauce and Cognac, shallots, fish stock and mustard served in its shell. It can also be served with an oven-browned cheese crust.
Synonyms: Crawfish Thermidor medallion / Crayfish Thermidor medallion / Langouste Thermidor medallion / Rock lobster Thermidor medallion / Sea crayfish Thermidor medallionThis dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Graves
White
Still wine
Serve at 09-11. °C (48-52 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dominant Sémillon grape.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Meursault
White
Still wine
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 12 years old. ”