Meal and wine pairing
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Grilled sea bream with fennel in a beurre blanc sauce
Beurre blanc sauce : reduction of shallots with white wine and vinegar blended with a whipped butter.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Bandol
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Champagne Brut
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. ”
Côtes du Rhône
White
Still wine
Serve at 09-11. °C (48-52 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old. ”
Saint-Joseph
White
Still wine
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old. ”