Meal and wine pairing
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Braised leg of lamb
Leg of lamb : cut of meat consisting of the saddle and the leg
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.
This dish pairs well with 9 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
Bandol Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.
Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 14-16°C or 57-61 °F.
Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.
Can be drunk from : 6 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more.
Corbières Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.
Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 6 years old.
Pairing with a dominant Grenache and Syrah grapes.
Prefer a pairing with a developed wine.
Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.
Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old.
Côtes de Provence Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.
Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 8 years old.
Fleurie
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.
Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old.
Gigondas Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.
Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 15 years old.
Vacqueyras Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.
Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 5 years old.