Meal and wine pairing
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Scallop carpaccio with dill and basil
Carpaccio : very thin slices with a dash of lemon and olive oil.
See also : Carpaccio de coquilles Saint-Jacques
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Alsace Riesling
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Riesling
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
Bordeaux
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dominant Sauvignon grape.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”
Champagne Brut
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dominant Chardonnay grape.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Graves
White
Serve at 09-11. °C (48-52 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a dominant Sauvignon grape.
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old. ”