Category Archives: Bordeaux

Confit de canard (duck leg cooked in its own fat)

Wine with food: Crispy confit de canard alongside a glass of Haut-Médoc red wine.

The rustic delicacy of Gascony as a culinary highlight If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a classic of French country cuisine, Confit de Canard is an excellent choice. The wine and food theme here is characterized by the special preparation method, in which the duck legs are cooked for hours in […]

Pigeon à la Bordelaise (pigeon with bacon, onions and peas)

Wine with food: Bordelais-style braised pigeon alongside a glass of Saint-Émilion red wine.

A classic of French wildfowl cuisine from the heart of the Bordelais If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a dish that embodies the rural elegance of south-western France, the Pigeon à la Bordelaise is an exquisite choice. The combination of tender pigeon meat, salty bacon and the sweetness of young peas […]

Ris de Veau (sweetbreads with porcini mushrooms in cream sauce)

Wine with food: Roasted veal sweetbreads with porcini mushrooms alongside a glass of white Pessac-Léognan.

The noble crowning glory of French offal cuisine for real gourmets If you are looking for the perfect food wine for one of the finest ingredients in classic haute cuisine, sweetbreads are unrivaled. The wine and food theme reaches a level of rare elegance and depth of flavor with this dish. Ris de Veau impresses […]

Grenier Médocain (spicy, cold meat specialty made from pork stomach)

Wine with the meal: Grenier Médocain slices alongside a glass of Listrac-Médoc red wine.

The rustic soul of the winegrowers from the heart of the Médoc If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a meal for a true regional curiosity deeply rooted in peasant tradition, there is no way around Grenier Médocain. In the world of wine and food, this specialty is considered the epitome of […]

Boeuf de Bazas (high-quality beef from the region)

Wine with food: Grilled Boeuf de Bazas steak alongside a glass of Margaux red wine.

The noble meat of the Kachet breed of cattle from the southwest of France If you are looking for the perfect wine to go with a meat specialty that impresses with its incomparable marbling and nutty flavour, Boeuf de Bazas is the first choice. In the world of wine and food, this meat is considered […]

Agneau de Pauillac (suckling lamb from the Médoc)

Wine with the meal: Agneau de Pauillac milk-fed lamb alongside a glass of Saint-Julien red wine.

The precious delicacy of the pebbly soils of the Haut-Médoc If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of France’s most exclusive meat specialties, Agneau de Pauillac is the undisputed crowning glory. The theme of wine and food achieves a profound regional symbiosis with this dairy lamb, as the animals traditionally graze […]

Entrecôte à la Bordelaise (steak grilled over grapevines with shallot and red wine sauce)

Wine with food: Entrecôte à la Bordelaise steak alongside a glass of Pauillac red wine.

The epitome of French steak culture from the heart of the Bordelais If you are looking for the ultimate wine to accompany a dish that celebrates the symbiosis between vine and cuisine like no other, Entrecôte à la Bordelaise is the perfect choice. The theme of wine and food is taken literally here, as the […]

Gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce, pears and walnuts

Wine with food: Gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce, pears and walnuts alongside a glass of Chenin Blanc.

The perfect balance of strong blue cheese and autumnal sweetness If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany a dish that combines savory and sweet, this creation is unbeatable. In the world of wine and food, the combination of gorgonzola and pear is an absolute classic, as the sharpness of the cheese is […]

Pink roasted duck breast with pomegranate reduction

Wine with food: Pink roast duck breast with pomegranate reduction alongside a glass of velvety Merlot.

A festive symphony of crispy skin and tart fruit If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany an upscale poultry dish, pink roast duck breast is an excellent choice. In the world of wine and food, duck is considered a bridge between white and dark meat, as it has an intense aroma of […]

Saddle of venison with chocolate and pepper sauce and cherries

Wine with food: Saddle of venison with chocolate and pepper sauce, cherries and a glass of Syrah.

A wild delight with dark elegance and fruity accents If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany an exquisite game dish, the saddle of venison with a chocolate and pepper sauce is the ultimate choice. The wine and food pairing here achieves a depth defined by the subtle tart notes of dark chocolate […]

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