The potent character of dark chocolate will be pleasantly softened by the smooth, creamy, intense character of a white dessert wine from Sauternes. Pairing: 2009 Château Haut Rian Bordeaux Sec Michel Dietrich left his native Alsace to become the owner of Haut Rian, where he specializes in Sémillon-dominated wines like this white. Accept personalization cookies to allow us to track your browsing to help us offer you offers and services that best meet your needs on our website and through our communications with you (by email, mail, call according to your preferences of contact). Avocados. This is a question often asked, and we wanted to offer you an easy guide to help you when hosting a dinner party or luncheon. NEW! This is the most classic of French wines but it is also surprisingly easy to match with food if you remember the parsley, butter and garlic trinity (and French wine loves a bit of sauce). Provide thirst-quenching freshness by serving this with a dry, fruity white wine from the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. There are thousands of wine estates in the area producing all sorts of wines. Choose a barrel-aged, AOC Graves white wine with fleshiness that pairs superbly with the fattiness of the cheese. x, On wine and the wine trade in London by Juel Mahoney. The idea of drinking Bordeaux blanc everyday is very grand, but how does this classic style of wine fit in with my not-so-classic, real life? Spectacularly. Enter the food: with the fish and butter sauce, the wine becomes big, buttery and opulent. Château Coutet is a dry Sauternes, while Château Suduiraut is more opulent. It’s the end of the week. This rich dish likes the fleshy red wines, which go well with the beans, coated with the fat of the confit. But not with everything. Choose a lively, dry, fruity white wine from the Bordeaux regional appellation for great freshness on the palate. Depending on the preparation and side dishes, white wines from Pessac-Léognan can also be served with capons and turkeys at festive meals. Here are a few pairing ideas for best food with White Bordeaux: Wine with Seared Scallops; Wine with Fettuccine Alfredo; Wine with Bouillabaisse; Wine with cream of cauliflower soup; Wine with salmon sushi Serve this family dish with a round, well-structured red wine from the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Chateau des Perligues Graves Region: Graves Year: 2014 Grapes: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc Price: £12.99 Retailer: Averys. Talented winemaking consultant and professor, Denis Durboudieu, advises the Ballande family small vineyard of 4 hectares of white in Pessac-Leognan. An insane value, this Bordeaux white seamlessly blends Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle. Discover the Bordeaux Clairet. 5 signs you are not ready for natural wine. Verdict: A real find – but I would never have chosen it at a shop on the label alone. They also own the more famous Sauternes Château Doisy-Daene (and he is a wine consultant for other wines, such as Chateau Baret, above, and Chateau Tour Leognan, below). Avocado with Vinaigrette. Andouille Sausage de Vire from Normandy. Try a tender, slightly woody white wine from Pessac-Léognan with chicken. Atlantic Fish. Try a red wine from the Haut-Médoc. Here are a few pairing ideas for best food with White Bordeaux:. The Pauillac appellation produces corpulent, sappy wines that go perfectly with lamb. And to make things really easy for your guests, put the wine that goes best with each cheese. It tastes as refined as cold white French butter. Christian Moueix claims that of all the wines he has produced, this vintage is the most enjoyable in its youth. Give your palate some festive bubbles with an effervescent wine like the Crémant de Bordeaux. It was even more disappointing as Chateau Tour Leognan vines are from Chateau Carbonnieux where the wine consultant is the superb Denis Durboudieu. Grilled fish goes perfectly with the lively, fruity wines of the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Wine nerds may know Clos Floridene is Denis and Florence Dubourdieu’s wine. Again, it is all about the sauce. Try something new with a Cadillac sweet wine with a citrus bouquet. Bordeaux wines. Discover the gourmand Bordeaux rosé wine, Clairet. The red wines of the Graves appellation have very soft tannins that make them perfect for serving with pork. To be fair, this would be a challenge for many wines. Bordeaux rosés are a refreshing partner to the spicy notes of this dish. The delicacy of the lobster meat pairs beautifully with elegant white wines, like a delicately woody Pessac-Léognan wine. Bring out the meat’s smooth, rich texture with a sweet wine from Loupiac. Chateau du Druc Region: Graves Year: 2012 Grapes: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle Price: £13.99 Retailer: Averys. On the first taste, it is a simple, fresh Sauvignon Blanc. It was also good with the fish curry later on in the week. The necessary cookies allow the site to function properly. Pairing: 2008 Château Pape Clément Grand Cru de Graves Pessac-Léognan. Classic AOC. It would benefit from a bit more time but huge kinetic energy. The idea of pairing a full-bodied red with an ingredient as evanescent as white truffles might seem foolhardy, but if you’ve been to Piedmont you’ll know how sublime it can be, especially with the ultra-indulgent tagliolini pasta, which can be enriched with up to a dozen egg yolks per 500g of flour. Discover the refreshing, gourmand Bordeaux called Clairet. We’ve assembled a list of 50 of the world’s most reliable, inexpensive wines – bottles that offer amazing quality for their price year in and year out. I photographed my week of meals at home (and one special occasion meal on the weekend) pairing white Bordeaux with food. Please consume with moderation. Surprise your guests and your palate with a sweet Sainte Croix du Mont wine that brings out the flavorful flesh of the shellfish. Very fair price. Savour the same candied, spicy notes in wines from Moulis. Become a member today and receive email updates on events coming your way. The fat in fish carpaccios and tartares requires a white wine with good acidity, like an Entre-Deux-Mers. The range of citrus notes in this Asian-influenced dish will be brought into focus by the blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon characteristic of a white Bordeaux. Seriously good fun. Here are five of the world’s most iconic food and white wine pairings, and why they work. with Friday night rotisserie chicken with tabbouleh and za’atar on pita. This wine is refreshing, like a rosé, and slightly tannic, like a red. Receive timely updates and promotions and a free Guide to Wine Tasting Like a Pro-Click Here! Artichokes Cooks with Wine and Savory Herb. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. What should you pair a wine such as Chateau Coutet 2015, a classified first growth white Bordeaux wine with ? The Graves appellation also produces flavorful, generous, structured, dry white wines. Sweet Whites Mellow & Fruity Bordeaux (sweet white) ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING. Located in the south west of France, Bordeaux is one of the world’s biggest wine producing regions. Food and Wine presents a new network of food pros delivering the most cookable recipes and delicious ideas online. Clos Floridene Region: Graves Year: 2012 Grapes: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 47% Semillon and 3% Muscadelle Price: £19 Retailer: Wine Society/The Co-Op, Ch Tour Leognan 2012 Pessac-Leognan and Chateau des Perligues 2014 Graves. If you do wish to offer a separate wine with the cheese course. Accept statistics cookies to allow us to track the traffic of our website and help us improve the quality of our services. As with many fine wines, however, their production is small. Try a sweet Barsac wine for its complex character. Without food it was grassy and fresh, with a hollow middle, and a slightly bitter note on the finish (but not unpleasant). You don’t get more aromatic than Sauvignon Blanc but the even more intense aromas of Muscadelle is a good balance. Choose red wines from the Montagne Saint-Émilion appellation. Charcuterie requires a tender, fruity red wine from the Bordeaux appellation served slightly chilled. Learn more and adjust your cookie settings. Discover the neighboring Francs Côtes de Bordeaux AOC, with its own round and structured red wines. While Bordeaux is mostly known for its incredible red wines, the region also produces a number of remarkable white wines every year. But while there are some good wines under £20 per bottle, there are also quite a few variations of style at this price, too. Accept social network cookies appearing on social network buttons or modules from third-party social network. What is Bordeaux wine? Grassy nose, fresh herbs, so fresh! So serve a sophisticated Pomerol red wine. The sourness of the tamarind made the wine more like a basic Sauvignon Blanc, giving the wine a simple lime flavour. Behind the generic Chateau on the label, there can be a wine that is anything but generic. Have you planned a dinner party around the wine and cheese? Avocado with Smoked Salmon. To help you make the most of your beautiful bottle of Bordeaux, here are ten recommended dishes to pair with the nuanced wines. Turkeys and capons are foods for a feast. Mouthwatering, long fruity finish. Try red wines from Lussac Saint-Émilion, with sappy tannins. Pan-fried, grilled or seared vegetables call for a spirited, fruity rosé wine. Thanks to Bordeaux Wine Council CIVB for sending the wines. Choose a wine that’s a pleasure on the palate, well-rounded, fresh and fruity, like a red wine from the Bordeaux AOC. What to look for in Bordeaux Blanc under £20. French Wine Class: French Wine Demystified! If you like juxtaposing tastes, serve a Bordeaux rosé wine with its refreshing character to counterbalance the sweetness of the burger buns and ketchup. It is good but not as good value as some of the other wines tasted that may take a little more effort to find. Charcuterie pairs equally well with red wines and fresh and fruity rosé wines. What comes under the umbrella of Bordeaux blanc is Entre-Deux-Mers, Pessac-Leognan, or Graves. Surprise your guests with a slightly sweet wine from the Bordeaux Moelleux appellation. Depending on the dish preparation, Graves white wines can also be served with pork. Sauvignon Blanc-Steamed Mussels with Garlic Toasts, Pot-Roasted Lamb Shanks with Cannellini Beans, Mazzio's Smoked Duck with Tangerine-Rosemary Salad. Again, the BB picked up the herbs in the sauce. The last bottle of Bordeaux blanc I had was a bottle of 2011 Smith Haut-Lafitte – not an everyday wine at £60-£70 per bottle (it was from my time working in fine wine). Under £20 per bottle, unless you get good advice, it is difficult to tell what the style will be like from the label alone. © Copyright 2020 Meredith Corporation. Chateau Lestrille Region: Entre-Deux-Mers Year: 2014 Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc 86%, Muscadelle 14% Price: £10.99 Retailer: Thames Food & Wine, with white fish (plaice) in beurre noisette with capers and samphire. Duck is a flavorful meat that calls for a round wine, such as a Bordeaux Supérieur. Verdict: Roast chicken is a classic match with Bordeaux blanc, but the fresh green herbs in the tabbouleh is the revelation here.