Meal and wine pairing
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Poire Belle-Hélène
Poached pears in syrup, served with vanilla ice cream, melted chocolate, and crystallized violets.
This dish pairs well with 10 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
Cognac Grande Champagne XO
Eaux-de-vie et liqueurs
Serve at 18-24°C ou 64-75 °F.
May be called Grande Fine Champagne XO.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : once you open the bottle, consume it within 12 months.
Côtes de Bergerac Blanc Moelleux
Vins moelleux et liquoreux blancs
Serve at 08-10°C ou 46-50 °F.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.
Maury Tuilé Rancio
Mistelles, vins de liqueurs et vins doux naturels
Serve at 16-18°C ou 61-64 °F.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 years old and more.
Monbazillac
Vins moelleux et liquoreux blancs
Serve at 06-09°C ou 43-48 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.
Poirineau
Mistelles, vins de liqueurs et vins doux naturels
Serve at 08-10°C ou 46-50 °F.
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Vins moelleux et liquoreux blancs
Serve at 08-12°C ou 46-54 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 6 years old, 10 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.