Skip to main content

Food and wine pairing ideas

  • Français
  • English
  • Español

Meal families

Sheep and Goats

Braised shoulder of lamb

Braise : to cook food slowly, after browning it on all sides, in a small amount of flavored liquid, over low heat and covered.

> view pairings

Desserts

Apple bavarian cream

Bavarian cream : custard with whipped cream and gelatin flavored with alcohol.

> view pairings

Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Vegetables in pinzimonio

Pinzimonio : raw vegetables to dip in salted and peppered olive oil, sometimes with vinegar.

> view pairings

Shellfish and Seafood

Scallops cassolette with porcini

Cassolette : individual container for presenting a dish.

> view pairings

Offal and tripe

Calf’s liver a l’anglaise

English-style : with bacon.

> view pairings

Desserts

Stollen

France. Grand Est. Alsace.
Cake made from bread dough with candied fruits, dried fruits and spices dusted with powdered sugar.

> view pairings

Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Sautéed oyster mushrooms

> view pairings

Appetizers

Radish and butter

Radishes served with salt and butter.

> view pairings

Shellfish and Seafood

Stuffed mussels

Prefer a pairing based on the stuffing.

> view pairings

Shellfish and Seafood

Arcachon oysters

> view pairings

Poultry

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.

> view pairings

Poultry

Provençal pigeon

Provençal : crushed tomatoes, garlic and parsley cooked in olive oil.

> view pairings

Cheeses

Bleu mont dairy bandaged Cheddar

United States. Wisconsin.
Pressed and uncooked cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk with a natural rind and wrapped in cloth.
Ripening : 12 to 24 months.

> view pairings