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Food and wine pairing

Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye blanc

Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye blanc

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

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

This drink pairs well with 86 dishes:

Shellfish and Seafood

Spiny lobster Thermidor

Spiny lobster Thermidor
Spiny lobster meat with a béchamel sauce and Cognac, shallot, fish stock and mustard that can be gratinéed.
Prefer a pairing with a young (1 to 2 years old) with a good acidity.
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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Squid ink risotto

Squid ink risotto
Risotto : reduction of a broth with cooked rice and one or several diverse ingredients.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 3 to 5 years old.
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Cheeses

St. Stephen

St. Stephen
United States. New York. Stephentown.
Triple-cream soft-ripened cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk with a bloomy rind.
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Main courses

Sushi

Sushi
Vinegared cooked rice combined with other ingredients : seafood, vegetables, or sometimes tropical fruits.
Pairing with a dominant Sauvignon grape.
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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

White asparagus with mayonnaise

White asparagus with mayonnaise
Mayonnaise : emulsion of oil with egg yolk, mustard, pepper, and sometimes a dash of lemon juice or vinegar.
Prefer a pairing with a young (1 to 2 years old) with a good acidity.
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Cold starters

Zakuski

Zakuski
Russia.
Various appetizers served with the aperitif (caviar, cold cuts, smoked or marinated fish, malossol pickles, salads…).
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