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Sautéed scallops with sweet spices

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.

This dish pairs well with 4 drinks :

Amber ale

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.
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Palette blanc

Palette blanc
Still white wine(s)

Serve at 11-13°C or 52-55 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 8 years old.
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Pessac-Léognan blanc

Pessac-Léognan blanc
Still white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

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