Meal and wine pairing
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Roasted saddle of lamb with mixed spring vegetables
Saddle : unseparated loin (from rib to leg) from both sides of the animal.
Mixed vegetables : Vegetables cut into sticks, boiled, drained and mixed with peas.
Spring vegetables : vegetables harvested before reaching full maturity.
Synonyms:
- Baked saddle of lamb with mixed spring vegetables
- Baked saddle of lamb with spring vegetable jardinière
- Baked saddle of lamb with mixed spring vegetables
- Roasted saddle of lamb with spring vegetable jardinière
This dish pairs well with 4 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
Cairanne Rouge
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 16-18°C ou 61-64 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.
Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye Rouge
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 15-17°C ou 59-63 °F.
The commercial name generally used is Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux rouge.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 7 years old.
Pauillac
Vins tranquilles rouges
Serve at 16-18°C ou 61-64 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 7 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth.
Prefer a pairing with a amber Bière de garde.