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Graves blanc

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Graves blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 09-11°C or 48-52 °F.

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

Synonyms

  • Graves white wine

This drink pairs well with 720 dishes:

Sauces

Marinière sauce

Marinière sauce
Mariniere sauce : reduction of white wine and fish stock (or cooking juice of mussels) with shallots (or onion) lightly bound with butter.
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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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Seafish

Monkfish in americaine sauce

Monkfish in americaine sauce
American sauce : a tomato-based sauce blended with softened butter, crushed lobster roe and eggs, all strained.
In France, by mistake, the "American sauce" can be distorted into "sauce armoricaine."
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Seafish

Monkfish tail with green peppercorn sauce

Monkfish tail with green peppercorn sauce
Green peppercorn sauce : melted butter with shallots deglazed with Cognac and reduced, then combined with pepper green, reduced veal stock and cream.
Pairing with a dominant Sémillon grape.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 5 years old.
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Seafish

Monkfish tartar

Monkfish tartar
Tartare : raw ingredient cut into cubes, brunoise, or coarsely chopped, with a strong seasoning.
Prefer a pairing with a young vintage.
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Cured Meats

Mortadella

Mortadella
Italy. Emilia-Romagna. Lombardy.
Charcuterie product made from pork, breadcrumbs, olives, pistachios, and butter.
Pairing with a dominant Sauvignon grape.
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 2 years old.
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Shellfish and Seafood

Moules marinière

Moules marinière
Mariniere sauce : reduction of white wine and fish stock (or cooking juice of mussels) with shallots (or onion) lightly bound with butter.
Pairing with a dominant Sauvignon grape.
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 2 years old.
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Salads

Museau vinaigrette

Museau vinaigrette
Pressed and sliced head cheese, served with a vinaigrette and accompanied by pickles, shallots or pearl onions.
Pairing with a dominant Sauvignon grape.
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 2 years old.
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