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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Americaine sauce
Lobster coral mixed with chopped onions, cream, eggs, white wine, brandy, salt, cayenne pepper and softened butter.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
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. ”
Anjou
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dry wine.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old. ”
Arbois
White
Still wine
Serve at 13-16. °C (55-61 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a blending wine Chardonnay, Savagnin.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 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
Rosé
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of 1 to 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Beaujolais
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of 1 to 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old. ”
Bergerac
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 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. ”
Château-Grillet
White
Still wine
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 8 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 20 years old. ”
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 12 years old. ”
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red
Still wine
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 6 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more. ”
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. ”
Corton Grand cru
White
Still wine
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 7 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 30 years old and more. ”
Corton-Charlemagne
White
Still wine
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 7 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 30 years old and more. ”
Coteaux champenois
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Côtes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old. ”
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 de Provence
Rosé
Still 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. ”
Côtes de Provence
Red
Still wine
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 8 years old. ”