Food and wine pairing

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Main courses

Royal couscous

Couscous : steamed semolina served with meat stew (lamb, chicken, merguez) accompanied by a spicy broth. Pair the wine according to the hotness of the harissa spice.

Synonyms

Moroccan couscous royale

This dish pairs well with 29 drinks :

Amber ale

Beer(s)

Serve at 06-09°C or 43-48 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 6 months if unpasteurized, 6 to 9 months if pasteurized.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

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Anjou rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 14-16°C or 57-61 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Béarn rosé

Still rosé 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.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Beaujolais-Villages rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 13-15°C or 55-59 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 4 years old.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Bergerac rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.

Aging potential (estimation) : 7 to 10 years old.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Bock

Beer(s)

Serve at 09-13°C or 48-55 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 12 to 18 months.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

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Châteaumeillant Gris

Still rosé 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.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.

Can be drunk from : 6 years.

Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

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Collioure rosé

Still rosé 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.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Corbières rosé

Still rosé 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.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Costières de Nîmes rosé

Still rosé 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.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence 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 8 years old.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Côtes de Provence rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.

Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 8 years old.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Côtes du Rhône rosé

Still rosé wine(s)

Serve at 09-11°C or 48-52 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

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

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Côtes du Rhône Villages rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 16-18°C or 61-64 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 7 years old.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

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Côtes du Roussillon rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.

Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

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Faugères rosé

Still rosé wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 year old.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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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.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Fronton rosé

Still rosé wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

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

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Grignan les Adhémar rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 14-16°C or 57-61 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Lirac rosé

Still rosé wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

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

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Minervois 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.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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Mint tea

Non-alcoholic beverage(s)

Serve at 35-50°C or 95-122 °F.

Aging potential (estimation) : 9 to 12 months.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

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Tavel

Still rosé wine(s)

Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 6 years old.

Pair according to the hotness of the spices.

Prefer a pairing with a light wine low in tannins.

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