Meal and wine pairing
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Roasted rack of lamb with Pont-Neuf potatoes
Pont-Neuf potatoes : rectangular potatoes cut like big french fries and fried in oil twice.
Synonyms: Parisian fried potatoesThis dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye
Red
Still wine
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ The commercial name generally used is Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux rouge.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 7 years old. ”
Pauillac
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 7 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”
Saint-Julien
Red
Still wine
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old, 8 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 25 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”
Volnay
Red
Still wine
Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 8 years old. ”