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Meal and wine pairing

Pear bourdaloue

Pear and frangipane pie sprinkled with crushed macaroons

This dish pairs well with:

Wine colors

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.

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Anjou

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

May be called bière blanche, white beer or witte.

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Champagne Demi-sec

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.

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Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 10 years old.

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Quarts de Chaume

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 10 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more.

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Sauternes

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a wine under 5 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.

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