Beyond the classic combination of foie gras and sweet wine, there are numerous possibilities of matching food with Sauternes. Some of these are quite simple.
For your pleasure, try some new matches, don't be shy, our wines are mainly made to be enjoyed with a meal.
Lucas
Carton Belcastel |
Salone
del Gusto Menu SlowFood 1998 |
Menu
Sapros 2003 Menu Maison Borie |
Lycée Hôtelier de Dinard |
And more simply
at home:
Starter :
A mix of dried fruit and candied fruit
(kumquats, pear, ginger,
lemon, orange zest, dried figs, prunes )
Thin
apple tart with Scottish blue cheese
Entrées :
Melon and jabugo ham (dried ham)
Rillots d'Anjou
Foie gras
Main dishes :
Poultry: roast chicken, chicken with garlic, guinea hen,
pheasant, duck with oranges
Exotic cuisine: curry, tajine, spicy dishes
Seafood: lobster, scallops, scampi,
anglerfish with oranges and saffron, turbot
Pig's
cheeks stewed in sweet wine
Sweetbreads
Cheese :
Blue cheese, Roquefort, Fourme, Epoisses, Cheddar, Ossau Irati
Desserts :
Fruit and fruit salad:
Pineapple, mango, strawberries, peaches, apricots, quince
Roasted pineapple, pears au gratin
After Dinner :
Savour slowly after your meal...
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