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Meal and wine pairing

Parmigiano Reggiano

Italy. Emilia Romagna and Lombardy south.
Semi-soft cow's milk cheese.
Ripening : 12 months minimum.

Synonyms: Parmesan cheese

This dish pairs well with:

Wine colors

Bourgogne

White

Still wine

Serve at 11-13. °C (52-55 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 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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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.

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Chinon

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old for the terraces, 15 to 30 years old and more for the hillside vineyards.

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Crozes-Hermitage

Red

Still wine

Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)

Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 6 years old.

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Givry

Red

Still wine

Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)

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

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Monbazillac

White

Still wine

Serve at 06-09. °C (43-48 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.

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Sauternes

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 6 years old, 10 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
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) : 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth.

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Vouvray Sec

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 15 years old.

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