Meal and wine pairing
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Young partridge in chartreuse of vegetables
Young Partridge : under 8 months old.
Chartreuse : a dish cooked in a bain-marie, made of braised cabbage (or other vegetables) layered alternately with meat to create a contrast of colors.
Should be unmolded and served hot.
This dish pairs well with 4 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
Bordeaux Rouge
Still red wines
Serve at 16-18°C ou 61-64 °F.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.
Corton Grand cru Rouge
Still red wines
Serve at 14-16°C ou 57-61 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 8 years old.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 20 years old and more.
Nuits-Saint-Georges Rouge
Still red wines
Serve at 16-18°C ou 61-64 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 12 years old.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.