The classic par excellence – when meat and butter meet If you are looking for the most direct, satisfying way to combine wine and food, you will end up with entrecôte. A well-matured entrecôte – with evenly marbled fat, an aromatic crust from searing and a tender pink center – is one of the simplest […]
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Lamb navarin (spring stew) with turnips and new potatoes
Springtime elegance meets braised heartiness and tender root vegetables If you’re looking for the perfect wine to accompany a classic lamb navarin, you’ll inevitably end up with a very harmonious wine and food pairing. This French spring stew is an ode to the season, combining tender braised lamb with the subtle sweetness of turnips, caramelized […]
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Lamproie à la Bordelaise (lamprey in wine and blood sauce)
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 […]
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Cèpes à la Bordelaise (porcini mushrooms with garlic, shallots and parsley)
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 […]
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Pigeon à la Bordelaise (pigeon with bacon, onions and peas)
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 […]
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Roast duck (Wachau style)
A hearty festive treat from the Danube wetlands If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a classic Sunday roast, the Wachau-style roast duck is an excellent choice. The topic of wine and food is particularly important in the Danube region, as the region’s hearty meat dishes call for accompaniments full of character. […]
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Crown of lamb with herb crust & baked potatoes
A festive composition for connoisseurs of sophisticated meat cuisine If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany a meal for a special evening, the lamb crown with its aromatic herb crust is an excellent choice. The theme of wine and food finds a harmonious stage in this pairing, as the tender meat of […]
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Posta à Mirandesa (beef steak with garlic)
A rustic delight from the north of Portugal Today, our search for the perfect wine to accompany our meal takes us to the Trás-os-Montes region in the north of Portugal to a culinary monument: the Posta à Mirandesa. This traditional specialty is much more than just a beef steak, it is a tribute to the […]
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Beef roulades with bacon, mustard & red wine sauce
Hearty classics: the perfect harmony of wine and food Beef roulades are the epitome of traditional German home cooking, which is deeply rooted in culinary culture. For this stew, tender beef is thinly sliced, stuffed with a filling of bacon, onions and mustard, rolled up tightly and braised for hours in a deep red wine […]
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Christmas leg of venison with cranberry jus & pumpkin gnocchi
Festive game flavors: The spicy perfection of wine and food Christmas leg of venison, braised until tender or roasted pink, is an elegant game dish that requires a sophisticated accompaniment. Compared to other game, venison has a finer, less dominant gamey note, which is emphasized by the addition of Christmas spices such as cloves, juniper […]










