Meal and wine pairing
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Seven hour braised leg of lamb with sweet potatoes
Leg of lamb : cut of meat consisting of the saddle and the leg
One thigh is called Chump.
One thigh is called Chump. Braise : to cook food slowly, after browning it on all sides, in a small amount of flavored liquid, over low heat and covered.
Seven hours : slow-cooked in wine with garlic and herbs until the meat falls off the bone.
This dish pairs well with 11 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
Chambertin-Clos de Bèze
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 13-16°C ou 55-61 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 8 years old.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more.
Chapelle-Chambertin
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 14-16°C ou 57-61 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 8 years old.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more.
Charmes-Chambertin
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 14-16°C ou 57-61 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 8 years old.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more.
Griotte-Chambertin
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 13-16°C ou 55-61 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 25 years old.
Latricières-Chambertin
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 15-17°C ou 59-63 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 25 years old.
Mazis-Chambertin
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 14-16°C ou 57-61 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 7 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 25 years old.
Mazoyères-Chambertin
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 14-16°C ou 57-61 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 7 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 25 years old.
Pauillac
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 16-18°C ou 61-64 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 7 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth.
Ruchottes-Chambertin
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 14-16°C ou 57-61 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 7 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 25 years old.
Saint-Julien
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 15-17°C ou 59-63 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old, 8 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 25 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth.
Pair with a wine of at least 8 years old.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 20 years old and more.