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Food and wine pairing

Sauternes

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Sauternes

Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-12°C or 46-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years, 5 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth.

This drink pairs well with 596 dishes:

Desserts and Sweet Courses

Almond tuiles

Almond tuiles
Small almond-based pastry, baked flat into the shape of a roof tile, typically used as a dessert garnish.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Cheeses

Amablu

Amablu
United States. Minnesota.
Raw cow’s milk blue cheese, pressed but uncooked.
Ripening : 75 days.
Prefer a pairing with a Deuxième cru classé preferably.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 8 years old.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Ambassadeur

Ambassadeur
Sponge cake soaked in Grand Marnier (sometimes Kirsch), layered with pastry cream filled with candied fruits, and topped with marzipan (typically green).
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 6 to 10 years old.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Apple bavarian cream

Apple bavarian cream
Bavarian cream : custard with whipped cream and gelatin flavored with alcohol.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Apple cake

Apple cake
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Apple charlotte

Apple charlotte
Charlotte : dessert made with cookies, sponge cake, or bread surrounding a heart filled with compote, jam, cream, jelly or fruit puree.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Apple strudel

Apple strudel
Puff pastry filled with pieces of apple and raisins, usually seasoned with cinnamon and served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, custard, or vanilla sauce.
Prefer a pairing with a young wine.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Apple turnover

Apple turnover
Turnover : pastry made with puff pastry filled with fruit compote.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Apricot bavarian cream

Apricot bavarian cream
Bavarois : chilled molded dessert made with custard or fruit purée, combined with whipped cream and gelatin.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
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