Meal and wine pairing
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Darne of monkfish with green peppercorn sauce
Darne : cross-section of one inch in thickness, including the backbone.
Green peppercorn sauce : melted butter with shallots deglazed with Cognac and reduced, then combined with pepper green, reduced veal stock and cream.
This dish pairs well with 2 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
Hermitage Blanc
Still white wine(s)
Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.
Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old.
Saint-Joseph Blanc
Still white wine(s)
Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.
Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.
Pair with a wine over 3 years old.