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Faugères rouge

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Faugères rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.

Synonyms

  • Faugères red wine

This drink pairs well with 297 dishes:

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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Cheeses

L’Explorateur

L’Explorateur
France. Île de France. Seine-et-Marne. Saint Siméon.
Triple-cream soft-ripened cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk with a bloomy rind.
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Main courses

Moussaka

Moussaka
Balkans. Middle East.
Dish composed of layers of minced lamb, eggplant, onions and tomatoes.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 2 to 5 years old.
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Miscellaneous

Oriental style pita

Oriental style pita
Pita : soft, round flatbread used to scoop up food or to make sandwiches.
Also refers to the baked pastry (or turnover) filled with food.
Sandwich made with minced meat (lamb, beef, chicken, etc.), hummus, vegetables (eggplant, cucumber, onion, tomato, etc.) and condiments (coriander, crème fraîche, cumin, lemon juice, harissa, coconut milk, mint, etc.).
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 5 years old.
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Main courses

Ossobuco

Ossobuco
Italy. Milan.
Specialty of braised veal shanks with vegetables, white wine and broth.
Usually garnished with gremolata and traditionally served with risotto alla milanese.
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Main courses

Paella

Paella
Long saffron rice with olive oil accompanied by vegetables, meat and/or fish and shellfish cooked in a utensil called Paella.
Prefer a pairing with a wine low in tannins.
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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Pasta carbonara

Pasta carbonara
Carbonara : pasta dish with eggs, cheese (pecorino romano or parmigiano reggiano), bacon (guanciale or pancetta), black pepper and sometimes cream.
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Pork

Peking pork

Peking pork
To glaze : to spread honey over the skin of an animal before cooking in order to achieve a crispy and sweet texture with a shiny appearance.
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Cheeses

Pélardon

Pélardon
France. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Occitanie. Cévennes.
Soft-ripened cheese made from raw goat's milk with a natural rind.
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