Food and wine pairing

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Seafish

Lox

Salmon cut into fillets or a whole piece that has been cold-smoked or cured in brine.

This dish pairs well with 46 drinks :

Akvavit

Spirit(s) and liqueur(s)

Serve at 00-05 °C or 32-41 °F

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more.

Once you open the bottle, can last it in the fridge for several months..

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Alsace Riesling

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.

Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.

Prefer a pairing with a wine with mineral notes.

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Alsace Sylvaner

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

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Amber Märzen

Beer(s)

Serve at 08-12°C or 46-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 year old.

The richer the smoked salmon, the more bitter the beer.

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Anjou blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

Prefer a pairing with a dry wine.

Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 2 years old.

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Armagnac blanche Armagnac

Spirit(s) and liqueur(s)

Serve at 18-24°C or 64-75 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more.

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 12 months.

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Béarn blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 2 years old.

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Blended malt scotch whisky

Spirit(s) and liqueur(s)

Serve at 18-22°C or 64-72 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more.

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 36 months.

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Blonde ale

Beer(s)

Serve at 06-08°C or 43-46 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 12 months.

The richer the smoked salmon, the more bitter the beer.

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Bourgogne blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 11-13°C or 52-55 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

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Chablis

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.

Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 7 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 2 to 5 years old.

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Chablis Grand cru

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.

Can be drunk from : 5 years.

Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old and more.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 5 to 12 years old.

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Chablis Premier cru

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 4 years.

Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 4 to 8 years old.

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Côtes d'Auvergne blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

Prefer a pairing with a wine under 2 years old.

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Cour-Cheverny sec

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.

Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

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Dry stout

Beer(s)

Serve at 08-12°C or 46-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 12 months.

The richer the smoked salmon, the more bitter the beer.

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Fiefs Vendéens Brem blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

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Fiefs Vendéens Chantonnay blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

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Fiefs Vendéens Mareuil blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

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Fiefs Vendéens Pissotte blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

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Fiefs Vendéens Vix blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

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Gin

Spirit(s) and liqueur(s)

Serve at 06-10°C or 43-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more.

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 12 months.

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Graves blanc

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 09-11°C or 48-52 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old.

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.

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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.

The richer the smoked salmon, the more bitter the beer.

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