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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Fattened chicken with cream sauce
Cream sauce : béchamel sauce with cream.
Synonyms: Fattened chicken in creamy sauceThis 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)
“ Pair with a dominant Chardonnay grape.
Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 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. ”
Barsac
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-12. °C (46-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
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) : 10 to 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”
Beaujolais
Red
Still wine
Serve at 13-15. °C (55-59 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of 1 to 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old. ”
Beaujolais-Villages
Red
Still wine
Serve at 13-15. °C (55-59 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 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. ”
Bordeaux
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. ”
Bordeaux Haut-Benauge
White
Still wine
Serve at 07-09. °C (45-48 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old. ”
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old. ”
Bourgueil
Red
Still wine
Serve at 14-17. °C (57-63 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Brouilly
Red
Still wine
Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old. ”
Cérons
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 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. ”
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. ”
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. ”
Condrieu
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a medium dry wine.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 12 years old. ”