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Meal and wine pairing

Roasted leg of lamb and spring garnish

Leg of lamb : piece of meat formed the saddle over the thigh.
One thigh is called Chump.
Spring garnish : carrots, onions, turnips, peas…

This dish pairs well with:

Wine colors

Anjou Brissac

Red

Still wine

Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a wine under 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 10 years old.

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Anjou Gamay

Red

Still wine

Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)

Main grape variety: Gamay

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

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Anjou Primeur Gamay

Red

Still wine

Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)

Main grape variety: Gamay

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

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Bordeaux supérieur

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.

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Bourgogne Gamay

Red

Still wine

Serve at 13-15. °C (55-59 °F)

Main grape variety: Gamay

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

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Cairanne

Red

Still wine

Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.

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Côte roannaise

Red

Still wine

Serve at 13-15. °C (55-59 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a young wine.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.

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Côtes de Bordeaux

Red

Still wine

Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old.

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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.

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Saumur-Champigny

Red

Still wine

Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a young wine, low in tannins.
Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 15 years old.

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Vacqueyras

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.

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