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Food and wine pairing

Côtes du Rhône rouge

Côtes du Rhône rouge

Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.

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

This drink pairs well with 420 dishes:

Cheeses

Langres

Langres
France. Grand Est. Haute-Marne. Vosges. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Côte-d'Or.
Soft-ripened cow's milk cheese with a washed rind.
Ripening : 15 to 18 days.
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Cheeses

Le Trou du Cru

Le Trou du Cru
France. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Côte d'Or.
Soft-ripened cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk with a marc de Bourgogne washed rind.
Ripening : 3 weeks.
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Sheep and Goats

Leg of lamb confit with spices

Leg of lamb confit with spices
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.
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Cheeses

Livarot

Livarot
France. Normandy.
Soft-ripened cheese made from cow's milk with a washed rind orange-colored and square shape.
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Pizza, Quiche, Tart, Pie

Meatball stew

Meatball stew
Canada. Quebec.
Meatballs (beef and pork) seasoned with spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, simmered in a thick sauce often with carrots, celery, and turnips.
Prefer a pairing with a fruity and supple wine.
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Cold starters

Meatloaf

Meatloaf
Ballotine : piece of meat, game, fish, or poultry that is deboned, rolled, stuffed, and tied, cooked in a casserole or set in jelly.
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Sheep and Goats

Méchoui

Méchoui
Whole lamb or mutton roasted on a spit, slow-cooked for a long time.
Prefer a pairing with a young, full-bodied wine, high in tannins.
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Cheeses

Mimolette

Mimolette
France. Hauts-de-France. Nord. Pas-de-Calais.
Pressed and uncooked cheese made from cow's milk colored with annatto.
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Consommés, Broths and Soups

Minestrone

Minestrone
Vegetable soup with beans, sometimes pasta or rice, accompanied by a pesto (sauce made with olive oil, basil, garlic and grated cheese).
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