Meal and wine pairing
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Steamed mussels
Mariniere sauce : Reduction of white wine, fish broth (or mussel juice) with shallots (or onions) and butter.
Synonyms: Moules mariniere / Moules marinieres / Mussels in white wine sauce / Mussels mariniere / Sailor-style musselsSee also : Moules au vin blanc
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Ajaccio
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Alsace Pinot blanc
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Pinot blanc
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Alsace Riesling
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Riesling
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Alsace Sylvaner
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Sylvaner
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old. ”
Beaujolais
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of 1 to 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 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. ”
Bordeaux
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”
Bourgogne
White
Serve at 11-13. °C (52-55 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old. ”
Bourgogne Aligoté
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
Main grape variety: Aligoté
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Bourgogne Côte d’Or
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old. ”
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Cassis
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old. ”
Chablis
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 7 years old. ”
Champagne Brut
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Cheverny
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 6 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 20 years old and more. ”
Entre-Deux-Mers
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old. ”
Fiefs Vendéens Brem
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Fiefs Vendéens Chantonnay
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Fiefs Vendéens Mareuil
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Fiefs Vendéens Pissotte
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Fiefs Vendéens Vix
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Graves
White
Serve at 09-11. °C (48-52 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dominant Sauvignon grape.
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”
Gros Plant du Pays Nantais
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Gros Plant du Pays Nantais sur lie
White
Serve at 09-11. °C (48-52 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old. ”