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Charmes-Chambertin

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Charmes-Chambertin

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 14-16°C or 57-61 °F.

Can be drunk from : 8 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 20 years old and more.

This drink pairs well with 89 dishes:

Sheep and Goats

Seven hour braised leg of lamb with sweet potatoes

Seven hour braised leg of lamb with sweet potatoes
Leg of lamb : cut of meat consisting of the saddle and the leg
One thigh is called Chump.
Braise : to cook food slowly, after browning it on all sides, in a small amount of flavored liquid while avoiding any evaporation, over low heat and covered.
Seven hours : slow-cooked in wine with garlic and herbs until the meat falls off the bone.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Cheeses

Soumaintrain

Soumaintrain
France. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Yonne.
Soft-ripened cow's milk cheese with a marc de Bourgogne washed rind, light yellow to ochre in color.
Ripening : 3 to 8 weeks.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Poultry

Souvarov-style chicken

Souvarov-style chicken
Souvarov : stuffing with fresh foie gras and black truffle cooked in terrine.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Feathered game

Stuffed pheasant

Stuffed pheasant
Prefer a pairing based on the stuffing.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Feathered game

Stuffed quail

Stuffed quail
Prefer a pairing based on the stuffing.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Beef

Tournedos Rossini

Tournedos Rossini
Rossini : piece of meat, cut into medallion (several centimeters thick) on a slice of bread golden-browned in butter, topped with a slice of seared foie gras and covered with three truffle slices. The sauce is prepared with the cooking juices deglazed with Madeira and added grated black truffle.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Furred game

Venison fillet with peppercorn sauce

Venison fillet with peppercorn sauce
Peppercorn sauce : melted butter with shallots deglazed with Cognac, enhanced with crushed pepper, reduced veal stock, and heavy cream.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Furred game

Venison fillet with poivrade sauce

Venison fillet with poivrade sauce
Poivrade sauce : mirepoix (carrot, onion, celery) with butter, bacon bits, aromatics (bay leaf, thyme), white wine, vinegar, with a veal or game stock and black peppercorns.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Feathered game

Young partridge salmis

Young partridge salmis
Salmis : game or poultry carcass reduction in spiced wine sauce.
Serving wine : 14 to 15 °C (46-48°F) for wines less than 12 years old. 15 to 16°C (50-54 °F) above.
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