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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:

Seafish

Estocafic

Estocafic
France. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Alpes-Maritime. Nice.
Stew with potatoes, bell peppers, onion, olives, olive oil, garlic, and bouquet garni.
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Sauces

Financiere sauce

Financiere sauce
Financiere sauce : Demi-glace (a reduced sauce made from brown stock, usually veal and sometimes beef) enhanced with Madeira and truffle essence.
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Shellfish and Seafood

Fines de claire oyster

Fines de claire oyster
Fines de claire : oysters matured for 4 -8 weeks in oyster ponds.
Pairing with a dominant Sauvignon grape.
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 2 years old.
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Cold starters

Fish aspic

Fish aspic
Aspic : a cold dish in which the ingredients (vegetables, fruits, eggs, fish, meat, and/or poultry) are encased in a jelly made from stock or consommé.
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Cold starters

Fish in a shell with mayonnaise

Fish in a shell with mayonnaise
Cold dish made of mixed diced vegetables (macédoine) with lettuce, cold fish (hake, salmon) and mayonnaise.
Pairing with a dominant Sauvignon grape.
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 2 years old.
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Consommés, Broths and Soups

Fish soup

Fish soup
Prefer a pairing with the origin of the fish.
Prefer a pairing with a young wine (1-3 years).
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Main courses

Fish tartare

Fish tartare
Tartare : raw ingredient cut into cubes, brunoise, or coarsely chopped, with a strong seasoning.
Pairing with a dominant Sauvignon grape.
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 2 years old.
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