Alsace Muscat
White
Still wine
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Muscat
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Meal and wine pairing
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Ostrich steak with orange sauce
Orange sauce : orange juice with white wine (or poultry or veal stock) reduced.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Champagne Rosé Brut
Rosé
Sparkling wine
Serve at 06-08. °C (43-46 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 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. ”
Médoc
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 15 years old. ”
Saint-Estèphe
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 6 years old, 10 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”
Sauternes
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 8 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) : 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”