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Pessac-Léognan rouge

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Pessac-Léognan rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years, 5 years at least for a cru classé.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more for a classed growth.

Synonyms

  • Pessac-Léognan red wine

This drink pairs well with 275 dishes:

Sheep and Goats

Leg of lamb with sweet spices

Leg of lamb with sweet spices
Leg of lamb : cut of meat consisting of the saddle and the leg
One thigh is called Chump.
Sweet spices : star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, turmeric, nutmeg, saffron, vanilla… These are spices that bring a sweet and fragrant flavor, a warm or aromatic complexity, sometimes slightly spicy, but never harsh, burning, or strong.
Prefer a pairing with a developed wine.
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Cheeses

Maroilles

Maroilles
France. Hauts-de-France. Aisne. Nord. Avesnois.
Soft-ripened cow's milk cheese with a washed rind.
Ripening : 35 days minimum.
Avoid red wine as the cheese ages.
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Cheeses

Mignon

Mignon
France. Hauts-de-France. Aisne. Nord. Avesnois.
Maroilles form.
Soft-ripened cow's milk cheese with a washed rind. Refining : at least 4 weeks.
Avoid red wine as the cheese ages.
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Cheeses

Mimolette

Mimolette
France. Hauts-de-France. Nord. Pas-de-Calais.
Pressed and uncooked cheese made from cow's milk colored with annatto.
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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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Cheeses

Pavin

Pavin
France. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Puy-de-Dôme.
Soft-ripened cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk with a orange-colored washed rind.
Ripening : 4 weeks.
Prefer a pairing with a developed wine.
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Sauces

Perigourdine sauce

Perigourdine sauce
Perigourdine sauce : Périgueux sauce (white wine reduction with blonde roux and diced black truffles) enhanced with onions, shallots and duck foie gras.
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