Meal and wine pairing
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Steamed mussels served cold
Mariniere sauce : Reduction of white wine, fish broth (or mussel juice) with shallots (or onions) and butter.
Synonyms: Cold moules mariniere / Cold mussels in white wine sauce / Cold mussels mariniere / Cold sailor-style musselsSee also : Moules au vin blanc
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Bourgogne Aligoté
White
Still wine
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. ”
Graves de Vayres Sec
White
Still wine
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. ”