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Meal and wine pairing

Sushi

Cooked vinegared rice combined with other ingredients : seafood, vegetables and sometimes tropical fruits.

This dish pairs well with:

Wine colors

Alsace Klevener de Heiligenstein

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 8 years old.

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Alsace Pinot blanc

White

Still wine

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.

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Alsace Pinot gris

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Main grape variety: Pinot gris

Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.

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Alsace Riesling

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Main grape variety: Riesling

Prefer a pairing with a young (1 to 2 years old) with mineral notes.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.

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Alsace Sylvaner

White

Still wine

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.

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Arbois

White

Still wine

Serve at 13-16. °C (55-61 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a dominant Chardonnay grape.
Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.

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Auxey-Duresses

White

Still wine

Serve at 15-16. °C (59-61 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.

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Bâtard-Montrachet

White

Still wine

Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 20 years old.

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Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet

White

Still wine

Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old.

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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.

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Chablis

White

Still wine

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.

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Chablis Grand cru

White

Still wine

Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old and more.

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Chablis Premier cru

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a young wine.
Pair with a wine of at least 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old.

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Champagne Brut

White

Sparkling 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.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Champagne Extra-brut

White

Sparkling 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.

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Chassagne-Montrachet

White

Still wine

Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old.

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Chevalier-Montrachet

White

Still wine

Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 6 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 20 years old and more.

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Condrieu

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a dry wine.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.

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Côte de Nuits Villages

White

Still wine

Serve at 11-13. °C (52-55 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.

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Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old.

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Coteaux du Vendômois Gris

Gray

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.

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Côtes du Jura

White

Still wine

Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a dominant Chardonnay grape.
Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.

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Crémant d’Alsace Brut Non dosé

White

Sparkling wine

Serve at 06-08. °C (43-46 °F)

May be called Brut intégral, Brut nature, Brut sauvage, Brut zéro, Dosage Zéro, Pas dosé, Ultra brut.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.

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Crémant de Bourgogne Extra-brut

White

Sparkling wine

Serve at 06-08. °C (43-46 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.

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