Meal and wine pairing
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Glazed fattened chicken with sweet spices
To glaze : to spread honey over the skin of an animal before cooking in order to achieve a crispy and sweet texture with a shiny appearance.
Sweet spices : star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, turmeric, nutmeg, saffron, vanilla… These are spices that bring a sweet and fragrant flavor, a warm or aromatic complexity, sometimes slightly spicy, but never harsh, burning, or strong.
This dish pairs well with 5 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
Côtes du Rhône Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old.
Lalande de Pomerol
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.
Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 12 years old.
Margaux
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.
Can be drunk from : 5 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 30 years old.
Minervois Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.
Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.
Saint-Émilion Grand cru
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.
Can be drunk from : 5 years, 8 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more for a Grand cru classé.
Prefer a pairing with a fruity wine with soft tannins.
Prefer a pairing with a fruity wine with soft tannins.