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Food and wine pairing

Merveilles

France. Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Italy. Aosta Valley. Switzerland. Romandy.
Variety of fritter with thin and crispy batter often flavored with orange blossom water and Armagnac and covered with sugar or honey.

This dish pairs well with 22 drinks :

Banyuls Traditionnel rouge

Banyuls Traditionnel rouge
Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 14-16°C or 57-61 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 years old and more.
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Barsac

Barsac
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.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 5 to 15 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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Bourru wine

Bourru wine
Other alcoholic beverage(s)

Serve at 06-09°C or 43-48 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 weeks.
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 3 days.
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Cadillac

Cadillac
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 2 to 6 years old.
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Cérons

Cérons
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 2 to 8 years old.
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Côtes de Bordeaux Francs blanc Liquoreux

Côtes de Bordeaux Francs blanc Liquoreux
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 06-08°C or 43-46 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 2 to 8 years old.
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Côtes de Duras blanc

Côtes de Duras blanc
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 4 years old.
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Côtes de Montravel

Côtes de Montravel
Sweet and Medium-sweet 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 4 years old.
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Floc de Gascogne blanc

Floc de Gascogne blanc
Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 07-10°C or 45-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 3 months.
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Haut-Montravel

Haut-Montravel
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 12 years old.
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Jurançon

Jurançon
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 09-11°C or 48-52 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 25 years old.
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Loupiac

Loupiac
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 5 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 5 to 10 years old.
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Monbazillac

Monbazillac
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 06-09°C or 43-48 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 3 to 10 years old.
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Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 10 years old.
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Rhum ambré

Rhum ambré
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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Rosette

Rosette
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 6 to 10 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 3 to 6 years old.
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Sainte-Croix du Mont

Sainte-Croix du Mont
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 5 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 5 to 10 years old.
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Saussignac

Saussignac
Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-12°C or 46-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 2 to 5 years old.
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Sauternes

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.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 5 to 15 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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Sweet cider

Sweet cider
Cider(s) / Perry / Mead

Serve at 06-09°C or 43-48 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 year old.
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 3 days.
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