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Cantal affiné

France. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Cantal.
Semi-hard cow's milk cheese.
Ripening : 4 months minimum.

Synonyms: Fourme de cantal affinée

See also : Cantal jeune

This dish pairs well with:

Wine colors

Anjou

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.

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Anjou Villages

Red

Still wine

Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old.

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Bergerac

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 10 years old.

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Bordeaux

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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Buzet

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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Cahors

Red

Still wine

Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.

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Chassagne-Montrachet

Red

Still wine

Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 10 years old.

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Chinon

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Serve with the most mature cheeses.
Pair with a wine of at least 6 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more.

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Fronton

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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Gaillac

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

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

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Gigondas

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 15 years old.

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Lavilledieu

Red

Still wine

Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)

Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 8 years old.

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Mercurey

Red

Still wine

Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a wine between 5 and 10 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 10 years old.

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Pomerol

Red

Still wine

Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old.

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Saint-Joseph

Red

Still wine

Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)

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

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Saison

Other drinks

Serve at 11-14. °C (52-57 °F)

May be called Farmhouse Ale.

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Vacqueyras

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old.

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Vin de Savoie

Red

Still wine

Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a dominant Mondeuse grape.
Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old.

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