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Huîtres d’Arcachon (fresh oysters from the Bay of Arcachon)

Wine with food: Fresh oysters from Arcachon on ice alongside a glass of Entre-deux-Mers white wine.

The maritime treasures of the Atlantic coast as a purist taste experience If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of the sea’s finest offerings, the Huîtres d’Arcachon are second to none. The wine and food theme of these world-famous oysters is defined by the salty breeze of the Atlantic and the […]

Lamproie à la Bordelaise (lamprey in wine and blood sauce)

Wine with the meal: Lamproie à la Bordelaise in a dark sauce alongside a glass of Pomerol wine.

The archaic masterpiece of classic Bordelais river cuisine If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of France’s most unusual and historic specialties, lamproie à la Bordelaise is a fascinating subject. The subject of wine and food takes on an almost mystical dimension here, as this invertebrate aquatic animal has been considered […]

Cèpes à la Bordelaise (porcini mushrooms with garlic, shallots and parsley)

Wine with food: Bordelais-style roasted porcini mushrooms alongside a glass of Saint-Estèphe red wine.

The autumnal essence of the forests of the southwest for discerning connoisseurs If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a dish that celebrates the earthy depths of the forest, cèpes à la Bordelaise are an exquisite choice. The wine and food theme here is defined by the mineral and mushroomy flavors that […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kupati (spicy pork sausages with pomegranate seeds)

Wine with food: Georgian Kupati sausages with pomegranate alongside a glass of Shavkapito red wine.

The rustic delicacy of the Georgian mountain regions for connoisseurs If you’re looking for the perfect food wine for a dish that combines rustic meatiness with exotic fruit acidity, Kupati is an excellent choice. In the world of wine and food, these traditional sausages are considered the epitome of hearty Georgian home cooking, especially appreciated […]

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