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Meal and wine pairing

Royal couscous

Couscous : steamed semolina served with meat stew (lamb, chicken, merguez) accompanied by a spicy broth. Pair the wine according to the hotness of the harissa spice.

Synonyms: Moroccan couscous royale

This dish pairs well with:

Wine colors

Anjou

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.

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Béarn

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.

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Beaujolais-Villages

Red

Still wine

Serve at 13-15. °C (55-59 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 4 years old.

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Bergerac

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 10 years old.

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Châteaumeillant Gris

Gray

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.
Pair with a wine of at least 6 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more.

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Collioure

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Corbières

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Costières de Nîmes

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 8 years old.

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Côtes de Provence

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 8 years old.

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Côtes du Rhône

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 09-11. °C (48-52 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Côtes du Rhône Villages

Red

Still wine

Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 7 years old.

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Côtes du Roussillon

Red

Still wine

Serve at 15-17. °C (59-63 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old.

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Faugères

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 year old.

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Fitou

Red

Still wine

Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 15 years old.

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Fronton

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Grignan les Adhémar

Red

Still wine

Serve at 14-16. °C (57-61 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.

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Lirac

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Minervois

Red

Still wine

Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.

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Tavel

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 6 years old.

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