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Food and wine pairing

Haut-Médoc

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Haut-Médoc

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 15 years old.

This drink pairs well with 334 dishes:

Sheep and Goats

Abbacchio cacciatore

Abbacchio cacciatore
Chasseur sauce : brown sauce made from veal (and sometimes beef) stock, white wine, and butter, enhanced with chopped shallots, sliced mushrooms, crushed tomatoes, and finely chopped parsley.
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Sauces

Barbecue sauce

Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce : tomato- and vinegar-based sauce with a smoky note and various ingredients such as garlic, oil, onion, honey, mustard, paprika, and chili.
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Beef

Beef bourguignon

Beef bourguignon
Slow-cooked beef in red wine in a covered pot, with mushrooms, pearl onions, and bacon.
Served with boiled potatoes or pasta.
Prefer a pairing with a wine with soft tannins.
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Beef

Beef fillet with béarnaise sauce

Beef fillet with béarnaise sauce
Bearnaise sauce : hot sauce with clarified butter and reduction of shalots with vinegar and tarragon emulsified in egg yolks.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old, 5 years at least for a cru classé.
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Beef

Beef tournedos with béarnaise sauce

Beef tournedos with béarnaise sauce
Tournedos : a thick slice cut from the tenderloin (about one to two centimeters).
Bearnaise sauce : hot sauce with clarified butter and reduction of shalots with vinegar and tarragon emulsified in egg yolks.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old, 5 years at least for a cru classé.
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Beef

Beef tournedos with peppercorn sauce

Beef tournedos with peppercorn sauce
Tournedos : a thick slice cut from the tenderloin (about one to two centimeters).
Peppercorn sauce : melted butter with shallots deglazed with Cognac, enhanced with crushed pepper, reduced veal stock, and heavy cream.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old, 5 years at least for a cru classé.
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