Food and wine pairing
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Madiran
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old.
This drink pairs well with 409 dishes:
Poultry
Chicken 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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Main courses
Chicken couscous
Couscous : steamed wheat semolina served with fish, meat or vegetable stew accompanied by a spicy broth.
Pair according to the hotness of the spices.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 2 years old.
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Poultry
Chicken wings with morel cream sauce
Morel sauce : chicken broth, fresh cream, shallots, mushrooms and white wine.
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Beef
Chili con carne
Beef and chili (spice mix) with various vegetables (red beans, onion, tomato…) and aromatics (garlic, cumin…).
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Poultry
Confit duck leg and gratin dauphinois
Gratin dauphinois : dish based on scalloped potatoes, garlic and fresh cream.
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Poultry
Confit duck leg with Sarlat style potatoes
Sarlat style potatoes : potatoes cooked in duck fat with garlic and parsley.
Prefer a pairing with a young wine (2-5 years).
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Cured Meats
Country style terrine
Pâté made with coarsely chopped ingredients such as pork, flavored with herbs and spices, and cooked in a terracotta dish.
Served cold or at room temperature.
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Main courses
Couscous
Steamed wheat semolina served with fish, meat, fish, or vegetable stew, accompanied by a spiced broth.
Pair according to the hotness of the harissa spice.
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Poultry
Danish roast goose
Roast goose stuffed with onion, apple and prunes.
Prefer a pairing with a young wine (2-4 years).
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Poultry
Duck a l'orange with mashed potatoes
A l'orange : sauce with orange juice, duck liver and orange liqueur.
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Poultry
Duck aiguillette with cherry
Aiguillette : thin slice cut lengthwise from a poultry breast.
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