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The Art of Pairing Wine with Food
Pairing wine with food is an art that involves complementing flavors and enhancing the dining experience. Here are some basic principles to guide you.
- Match Intensity: Pair bold wines with strongly flavored foods and lighter wines with more delicate dishes. For example, a rich Cabernet Sauvignon goes well with a hearty steak, while a light Pinot Grigio pairs nicely with seafood or salads.
- Consider Acidity: High-acid wines like Sauvignon Blanc can cut through fatty or oily foods, balancing the palate. Pairing a crisp white wine with a creamy dish can be a good example.
- Balance Sweetness: Sweeter wines like some Riesling can complement spicy or salty foods by counteracting the heat or saltiness.
- Tannins and Protein: Tannic red wines (like Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec) pair well with proteins like red meat because the tannins bind with proteins, softening the wine's astringency.
- Regional Pairings: Often, pairing regional wines with dishes from the same area works well because they evolved together. For instance, Italian Chianti with pasta or French Champagne with cheese.
Ultimately, personal preference plays a significant role. Experimenting with different pairings can lead to delightful discoveries. Cheers to your culinary adventures!
Gaillac (Sud-Ouest)
Château les Vignals 100% Duras Vin de France 2022
100% DurasNo Sulphites AddedVin Méthode NatureDrink 2024-2027Serve 13°C Dark red with a purple shine. It opens with sweet fruity notes that reminds...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals Innocent Brut 2022
AOP Gaillac100 % MauzacDrink 2024-2026Serve 10°C Méthode Traditionnelle The dominant nose is floral while the second impression carries us to the t...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals l'assemblage Braucol Duras Vin de France 2022
50% Braucol 50% DurasNo Sulphites AddedVin Méthode NatureDrink 2024-2027Serve 13°C In the nose as in the mouth, the fruit is intense and dark, drip...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals L'Herbe Folle Blanc sec 2023
AOP Gaillac60 % Loin de l’œil, 30% Mauzac, 10 % SauvignonDrink 2025-2027Serve 10°C The first impression gives subtle notes of white flowers and cit...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals L'Herbe Folle Rosé 2023
AOP GaillacBraucol, DurasDrink 2024-2025Serve 10°CAlc. 13% An elegant mix of wild strawberry and pink pepper. A nice balance between fruits and liv...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals L'Herbe Folle Rouge Gaillac 2022
AOP Gaillac45% Braucol, 30% Duras, 15 % Syrah, 10% MerlotDrink 2024-2026Serve 15°CAlc. 14% A first impression of black fruits followed by sweet spi...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals L'Herbe Folle Symphonie 2022
AOP Gaillac50% Braucol, 30% Syrah, 20% MerlotDrink 2024-2033Serve 15°CAlc. 14% Ripe fruits dominate, with Morello cherries taking first place. Then...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals La Fauvette Blanche 2022
100 % MauzacAOP GaillacDrink 2024-2031Serve 10°CVivino 4.2 A pale gold color with silver highlights. The first nose is floral and subtle, mixing no...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals La Fauvette Dorée 2015
50 % Loin de l’oeil, 50 % MuscadelleIGP Côtes du TarnDrink 2018-2037Serve 10°CVivino 4.2 aging in barrels for 12 monthsélevage en barrique de 12 mo...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals La Fauvette Noire 2020
BraucolDrink 2022-2031Serve 15°CAlc. 14% AOP Gaillac Sud-Ouest18 months education in French oak vatsVivino 4.3 Médaille d’Argent Concours des Grand...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals La Fauvette Rouge 2018
IGP Côtes du Tarn50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet-SauvignonDrink 2020-2031Serve 15°CAlc. 15% 18 months of aging in oak barrelsVivino 4.3 We discover aromas...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals MauMa Orange Vin de France 2023
Vin de FranceMauzacDrink 2024-2027Serve 10°C No Sulfites Added A wine with fruity aromas: poire williams, green apple and subtle citrus notes. The ...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals Soif-Art Blanc 2022
70 % Muscadelle, 20% Loin de l’œil, 10 % Sauvignon.IGP Côtes du Tarn.Drink 2023-2024.Serve 10°C. Fruity and exuberant, grapefruit notes are blended...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals Soif-Art Rosé 2022
IGP Côtes du Tarn50 % Braucol, 30% Syrah, 20 % DurasDrink 2024-2025Serve 10°C A pale pink colour, limpid and brilliant. Strong aromas mingle with p...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals Soif-Art Rosé 2023
IGP Côtes du Tarn50 % Braucol, 30% Syrah, 20 % DurasDrink 2025-2026Serve 10°C A pale pink colour, limpid and brilliant. Strong aromas mingle with p...
View full detailsChâteau les Vignals Soif-Art Rouge 2022
IGP Côtes du Tarn70% Merlot, 20% Duras, 10% BraucolDrink 2024-2026Serve 15°C The first nose reveals aromas of blackberries and black currant and dr...
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