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. ”
Meal and wine pairing
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Darne of salmon with sorrel sauce
Darne : cross-section of one inch in thickness, including the backbone.
Sorrel sauce: white wine sauce with sorrel, shallots, butter and court-bouillon.
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. ”
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. ”
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. ”
Chorey-lès-Beaune
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 7 years old. ”
Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye
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 5 years old. ”
Côtes de Bordeaux Sainte-Foy Sec
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ The commercial name generally used is Sainte-Foy Bordeaux Sec.
Pair with a wine of 2 to 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Graves
White
Still wine
Serve at 09-11. °C (48-52 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”
Jurançon Sec
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 4 years old. ”
La Clape
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old. ”
Menetou-Salon
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old. ”
Mercurey
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 6 years old. ”
Meursault
White
Still wine
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 12 years old. ”
Muscadet
White
Still wine
Serve at 09-11. °C (48-52 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old. ”
Pouilly-Fuissé
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 10 years old. ”
Pouilly-Fumé
White
Still wine
Serve at 11-13. °C (52-55 °F)
“ May be called Blanc Fumé de Pouilly.
Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 8 years old. ”
Pouilly-sur-Loire
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. ”
Reuilly
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 4 years old. ”
Rully
White
Still wine
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”
Saint-Aubin
White
Still wine
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 4 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old. ”
Sancerre
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine under 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”
Touraine
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old. ”