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Meal and wine pairing

Manchego semi curado

Spain. Castilla-La Mancha.
Pressed and uncooked cheese made from sheep's milk wrapped in wax.
Ripening : 3 weeks to 3 months.


See also : Manchego

This dish pairs well with 16 drinks :

Drinks and wines types

Brown Ale

Beer(s)

Serve at 05-07°C or 41-45 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 12 months.

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Brut cider

Cider(s) / Perry / Mead

Serve at 06-09°C or 43-48 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 year old.

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 3 days.

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Chablis

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 7 years old.

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Chinon 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 5 years old for the terraces, 15 to 30 years old and more for the hillside vineyards.

Prefer a pairing with a fruity and light wine.

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Côte roannaise Rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 13-15°C or 55-59 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.

Prefer a pairing with a young wine.

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Coteaux de l’Aubance

Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 4 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more.

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Crozes-Hermitage 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 6 years old.

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Grand Roussillon Rancio

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 years old and more.

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Graves Blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 09-11°C or 48-52 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old.

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Maury Rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 14-16°C or 57-61 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 8 years old.

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Monbazillac

Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 06-09°C or 43-48 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.

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Rasteau Ambré rancio

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 years old and more.

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Rivesaltes Ambré

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 years old and more.

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Rivesaltes Rancio

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 years old and more.

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Sauternes

Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-12°C or 46-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 6 years, 10 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth.

Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.

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Vouvray moelleux

Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 30 years old and more.

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