Meal and wine pairing
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Roast baron of lamb with spring vegetables
Baron : rear half of a lamb carcass including the back, rump, belly and both rear legs.
Spring vegetables : vegetables harvested before reaching full maturity.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye
Red
Still wine
Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)
“ The commercial name generally used is Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux rouge.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 7 years old. ”
Côtes du Rhône Villages
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 7 years old. ”
Pauillac
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 7 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”