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WHAT WINE SHOULD BE SERVED WITH A STARTER?
CHARCUTERIE
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Charcuterie requires a tender, fruity red wine from the Bordeaux appellation served slightly chilled.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Charcuterie pairs equally well with red wines and fresh and fruity rosé wines.
MIXED SALAD
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
The wine choice will depend somewhat on the salad ingredients. But most such salads go perfectly with a Bordeaux rosé wine.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
You can’t go wrong with a dry, refreshing white wine from Entre-Deux-Mers.
SAVOURY TARTES & LOAFS
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Savoury pies and loafs have a dense, slightly oily consistency that can be brought out with a Bordeaux Clairet served well-chilled.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Discover the refreshing, gourmand Bordeaux called Clairet.
TARTARES & CARPACCIO
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
The fat in fish carpaccios and tartares requires a white wine with good acidity, like an Entre-Deux-Mers
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Try something new with a Cadillac sweet wine with a citrus bouquet.
WHAT WINE SHOULD BE SERVED WITH A MAIN COURSE?
GAME
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
When serving these full-flavored meats, it’s time for great aged red wines, like a Fronsac wine.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Discover Fronsac’s neighboring appellation, Canon Fronsac, for additional choices in structured wines.
CHICKEN/POULTRY
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
The red wines of Saint-Émilion with very soft tannins are perfectly paired with chicken.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Try a tender, slightly woody white wine from Pessac-Léognan with chicken.
Veal
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Less flavorful than beef, veal should be paired with a red wine with very supple tannins. Opt for a Côtes de Bordeaux wine.
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Veal is well-loved for its tender texture and delicate flavor, which go well with fine, barrel-aged, opulent white wines from Pessac-Léognan.
Lamb
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
A very tasty meat that calls for generous, powerful wines from the Médoc appellation.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
The Pauillac appellation produces corpulent, sappy wines that go perfectly with lamb.
Duck
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Duck is a flavorful meat that calls for a round wine, such as a Bordeaux Supérieur.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
A sweet Sauternes wine can create a very gourmand pairing on the palate.
PORK
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
The red wines of the Graves appellation have very soft tannins that make them perfect for serving with pork.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Depending on the dish preparation, Graves white wines can also be served with pork.
Stuffed capon/turkey
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Turkeys and capons are foods for a feast. So serve a sophisticated Pomerol red wine.
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Depending on the preparation and side dishes, white wines from Pessac-Léognan can also be served with capons and turkeys at festive meals.
Sweetbread
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Calves’ sweetbreads have extremely delicate flavor and are delicious with a refined white wine like a Pessac-Léognan
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Try a sweet Barsac wine for its complex character.
RIB STEAK
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Try a red wine from the Haut-Médoc. The rich, tight texture of the rare meat blends with the power of tannins, while the toasted note is intensified by the wine’s woodiness
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Discover the Listrac-Médoc red wines with sappy tannins.
OYSTERS
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Oysters, with their characteristic salty, iodised taste of the sea, demand vivacious white wines, like the white wines from the Bordeaux appellation.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Try a surprising sweet wine from the Bordeaux Moelleux appellation that provides contrast with the seafood’s saline character.
SALMON/SMOKED SALMON
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Look for the freshness of a dry white wine from Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux to counterbalance the fattiness of the salmon flesh.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Why not a Bordeaux rosé wine for its delightfully tart character?
Scallops
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
The delicate flavor of scallops calls for an elegant, subtly aromatic white wine from Pessac-Léognan.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Surprise your guests and your palate with a sweet Sainte Croix du Mont wine that brings out the flavorful flesh of the shellfish.
Lobster
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
The delicacy of the lobster meat pairs beautifully with elegant white wines, like a delicately woody Pessac-Léognan wine.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Try a Cadillac sweet wine with a smooth, creamy character that heightens that of the lobster meat.
Grilled fish
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Grilled fish goes perfectly with the lively, fruity wines of the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Discover the Bordeaux Clairet. This wine is refreshing, like a rosé, and slightly tannic, like a red.
PIZZA
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Pizza goes best with very supple red wines, like those of the Bordeaux regional appellation.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Discover the Bordeaux Clairet. This wine is refreshing, like a rosé, and slightly tannic, like a red.
COUSCOUS
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Choose a potent Haut-Médoc red wine to stand up to this spicy dish.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
A refreshing Bordeaux rosé wine can temper the spicy notes of couscous.
PAELLA
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Bordeaux rosés are a refreshing partner to the spicy notes of this dish.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Discover the gourmand Bordeaux rosé wine, Clairet.
Cassoulet
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
This rich dish likes the fleshy red wines, which go well with the beans, coated with the fat of the confit. Choose red wines from the Montagne Saint-Émilion appellation.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Try red wines from Lussac Saint-Émilion, with sappy tannins.
Escargots
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Select a Graves white wine that pairs well with both the fattiness and freshness, to hold its own with the persistent flavour of the garlic-herb butter.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Choose a young, fruity red wine from the Bordeaux regional appellation.
Stew
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Serve this family dish with a round, well-structured red wine from the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Choose a young wine, because the still-prominent fruitiness will provide a welcome freshness.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Discover the neighboring Francs Côtes de Bordeaux AOC, with its own round and structured red wines.
Tartiflette
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
This rich, hearty dish that calls for wines with real vivacity, like the Bordeaux appellation’s white wines.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
The Entre-Deux-Mers region produces dry, fruity white wines that pair perfectly with this simple, tasty dish.
RACLETTE
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Provide thirst-quenching freshness by serving this with a dry, fruity white wine from the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Enjoy the thirst-quenching refreshment of a white wine from the Graves de Vayres appellation.
Beef bourguignon
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
The characteristic tenderness of the simmered meat and the sauce’s spicy confit notes are perfectly paired with the Médoc’s powerful, generous red wines.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Savour the same candied, spicy notes in wines from Moulis.
Blanquette of veal
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
The extremely tender meat harmonizes with a tender white wine with a touch of acidity, like a Graves wine.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Bring out the meat’s smooth, rich texture with a sweet wine from Loupiac.
PASTA & RICE
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Choose a wine that’s a pleasure on the palate, well-rounded, fresh and fruity, like a red wine from the Bordeaux AOC.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Keep things as simple and homey as a pasta dish by pairing it with a Bordeaux rosé wine.
Grilled/roast vegetables
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Pan-fried, grilled or seared vegetables call for a spirited, fruity rosé wine.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Try a dry white wine from the Bordeaux regional appellation.
Sushi
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
The wasabi and ginger served with sushi require tight white wines, like those from Entre-Deux-Mers.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
You can also take the sting out of these very spicy garnishes with the slightly sweet character of a Bordeaux Moelleux wine.
Burger
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Pair this staple with a supple, fruity Bordeaux red wine.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
If you like juxtaposing tastes, serve a Bordeaux rosé wine with its refreshing character to counterbalance the sweetness of the burger buns and ketchup.
RISOTTOS
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Choose a complex, generous white wine, like a Pessac-Léognan, to serve with this creamy rice cooked in a rich broth.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
The Graves appellation also produces flavorful, generous, structured, dry white wines.
WHAT WINE SHOULD BE SERVED WITH CHEESE?
GOAT CHEESE
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Choose a lively, dry, fruity white wine from the Bordeaux regional appellation for great freshness on the palate.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Surprise your guests with a slightly sweet wine from the Bordeaux Moelleux appellation.
BLEU CHEESE
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
A sweet wine from Loupiac helps balance the bitterness of bleu cheese.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Choose a barrel-aged, AOC Graves white wine with fleshiness that pairs superbly with the fattiness of the cheese.
Hard cheese
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
These cheeses develop a delicately nutty fruitiness that is brought out by a barrel-aged white wine from Pessac-Léognan.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
For the tight texture of these cheeses, red wines from the Bordeaux regional appellation have very supple tannins that harmonise perfectly.
WHAT WINE SHOULD BE SERVED WITH DESSERT?
FRUIT DESSERT
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Pan-fried, grilled or seared vegetables call for a spirited, fruity rosé wine.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
Cérons sweet dessert wines with a bouquet of dried and candied fruit pair superbly with all kinds of desserts.
CHOCOLATE DESSERT
Classic AOC
CLASSIC WINE PAIRING
Red wine is marvelous with dark chocolate, as they have one essential thing in common: tannins. You should therefore opt for a round, structured Lalande de Pomerol red wine.
Original AOC
ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING
The potent character of dark chocolate will be pleasantly softened by the smooth, creamy, intense character of a white dessert wine from Sauternes.