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Leg of lamb with sweet spices

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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.

Synonyms

  • Leg of lamb with mild spices

This dish pairs well with 10 drinks :

Collioure rouge

Collioure rouge
Still red wine(s)

Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 12 years old.
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Fitou

Fitou
Still red wine(s)

Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 15 years old.
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Haut-Médoc

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.
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Imperial stout

Imperial stout
Beer(s)

Serve at 11-13°C or 52-55 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.
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Lalande de Pomerol

Lalande de Pomerol
Still red wine(s)

Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 12 years old.
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Pessac-Léognan rouge

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.
Prefer a pairing with a developed wine.
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Saint-Chinian rouge

Saint-Chinian rouge
Still red wine(s)

Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 8 years old.
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Saint-Joseph rouge

Saint-Joseph rouge
Still red wine(s)

Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 5 years old.
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