Meal and wine pairing
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Braised pigeon
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 2 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
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.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old.