Meal and wine pairing
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Roasted saddle of lamb in herbs crust
Saddle : unseparated loin (from rib to leg) from both sides of the animal.
Synonyms: Baked saddle of lamb in herbs crustThis dish pairs well with 3 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
Bandol Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.
Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.
Chambertin
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 13-16°C or 55-61 °F.
Can be drunk from : 8 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 20 years old and more.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
Saint-Joseph 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.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 5 years old.