Alsace Gewurztraminer
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Gewurztraminer
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Meal and wine pairing
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Braised scallops
Braise : to simmer and stew in a little flavored liquid, food that has been seared on all sides beforehand.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Alsace Grand cru Riesling
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Riesling
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine over 2 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine from granitic soil
Prefer a pairing with a wine over 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old. ”
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. ”
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. ”
Alsace Riesling
White
Still wine
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
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. ”
Alsace Vendanges Tardives Riesling
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
Main grape variety: Riesling
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old. ”
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. ”
Bandol
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Barsac
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-12. °C (46-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”
Bellet
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine over 1 year old. ”
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White
Still wine
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
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. ”
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. ”
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. ”
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. ”
Chinon
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 7 years old. ”
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. ”
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
White
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. ”
Coteaux du Layon
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more. ”
Côtes de Provence
White
Still wine
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. ”
Côtes du Jura
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a dominant Chardonnay grape.
Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Gaillac
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dominant Mauzac grape.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”