Food Pairing
In the heart of exceptional terroirs, these unique wines are born
Dry Wines
These harmonious wines, both fruity and full-bodied, brilliantly sing the colorful melody of the terroir where they were created. This virtuosity is best expressed when paired with all the tastiest cuisines of the world. They will suit any occasion. Below are just a few examples of how you can enjoy them to the fullest, and various consumption temperatures.
| 12°C IGP Rancio secs |
8 to 12°C White IGP, CdR & Collioure |
8 to 12°C Rosé IGP, CdR & Collioure |
13 to 15°C Red IGP & CdR |
13 to 15°C Red CdR Villages, Maury Sec & Collioure |
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| Fish soup | *** | *** | *** | ||
| Mixed salad | ** | *** | ** | ||
| Charcuterie | *** | ** | *** | ** | |
| Shellfish | ** cooked | *** | ** | ||
| Seafood | ** | Oaked wines | ** | ||
| Fish with a sauce | ** | *** | *** | Wine sauces | Wine sauces |
| White meats | ** | Oaked wines | ** | *** | ** |
| Red meats | *** | *** | |||
| Roasted game | Oaked wines | *** | |||
| Game casseroles | *** | *** | |||
| Fresh goats cheese | *** | ** | |||
| Hard goats cheese | *** | Oaked wines | |||
| Cow or sheep cheese | ** | ** | ** |
- * Good Pairing
- ** Harmonious Pairing
- *** Perfect Pairing
Vins Doux Naturels
Often referred to as VDN, these Fortified Sweet Wines are one-of-a-kind.
Whether it is with your aperitif, entree or dessert, you can play around with colors and aroma pairing – these wines suit all sorts of cuisines. For example, they pair perfectly with sweet and sour or savory-sweet dishes of Indian, Thaï or Chinese inspiration. They are also cheese platter and dessert favorites.
Below are just a few examples of how you can enjoy them to the fullest, and various consumption temperatures.
| 12 to 13°C Young Red VDN e.g. Grenat and Rimage |
13 to 15°C Rivesaltes Tuilé |
13 to 15°C Rivesaltes Ambré |
13 to 15°C Maury, Banyuls, Banyuls Grand cru (oxidized) |
8 to 12°C Muscat de Rivesaltes, White Banyuls and Maury |
8 to 12°C Rosé Rivesaltes and Banyuls |
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| Almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts | *** | *** | *** | ** | ** | |
| Mixed dried fruits | * | ** | ** | ** | *** | *** |
| Prunes or dates | *** | *** | ** | |||
| Tapas | ** | ** | ** | ** | *** | *** |
| Melon | *** | ** | ** | ** | ** | *** |
| Foie gras | ** | ** | *** | *** | ** | |
| White meats | Spicy | Spicy | ||||
| Roasted game | ** | * | ** | ** | ||
| Game casseroles / with sauce | *** | |||||
| Sweet and sour | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Thaï / Indian cuisine | ** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
| Hard goat’s cheese | ** | *** | *** | |||
| Roqueforts & other blue cheese | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
| Fresh fruit, fruit tarts | Red fruits | Prunes | Dried fruits | Dried fruits | Summer fruits | Red berries |
| Cakes | ** | ** | *** | *** | Fruit mousses | Fruit mousses |
| Crème catalane, crème brulée | *** | *** | Crème Catalane | ** | ||
| Ice cream, sorbets | Red fruits | ** | *** | *** | Summer fruits | Red berries |
| Chocolate | *** | *** | *** | *** |
- * Good Pairing
- ** Harmonious Pairing
- *** Perfect Pairing
Pairing with American Food
Cocktail hour pairs well with...
Coktail shrimp
Humus and pita
Guacamole
Salsa with nachos
Côtes du Roussillon white, rosé and (light) red, traditional
Côtes du Roussillon Villages (red)
Collioure white & rosé
Banyuls & Maury white
Rivesaltes Rosé
Muscat de Rivesaltes (white)
Red meat pairs well with...
Roast beef
Sirloin steak
Beef Carpaccio
Hamburgers
Côtes du Roussillon red & Cru “Les Aspres”
Côtes du Roussillon Villages (red) & Crus
“Caramany”, “Latour de France”
“Lesquerde” and “Tautavel”
Collioure red
Maury sec
Poultry pairs well with...
Grilled chicken breasts
Fried chicken
Chicken cacciatore
Roast turkey
Côtes du Roussillon red & rosé
Côtes du Roussillon Villages (red)
Collioure red & rosé
Rivesaltes Ambré
Pizza & Pasta pairs well with...
Spaghetti Bolognese
Ravioli, Tortellini
Pasta alla carbonara
4 seasons pizza
Côtes du Roussillon
Collioure red, white and rosé
Desserts pairs well with...
Strawberries & cream
Tiramisu, peach pie
Pumpkin pie
Cheesecake
Muscat de Rivesaltes (white)
Maury Grenat (red)
Banyuls Rimage (red)
Rivesaltes Ambré & Tuilé
Oxidized Banyuls
Banyuls Grand Cru & Maury
old vintages & “Hors d’Age”
Starters pairs well with...
New England clam chowder
Split pea soup
Yankee bean soup
Chicken noodle soup
Côtes du Roussillon white, rosé and red
Collioure white & rosé
White meat pairs well with...
Grilled pork chops
Baked ham
Pork spareribs
pork chops
Côtes du Roussillon red
Côtes du Roussillon Villages (red)
Collioure red & rosé
Rivesaltes Ambré (pork curry)
Fish pairs well with
Clams
Salmon Teriyaki
Seared Tuna
Shrimp Scampi
Côtes du Roussillon red (spiced Lobster)
white and rosé
Collioure white, rosé & red
International food pairs well with...
Tandoori Chicken
Lamb Tagine
Curried Chicken
Sushi
Côtes du Roussillon
Collioure whithe, rosé & red
Côtes du Roussillon Villages (red)
Rivesaltes Ambré & Tuilé
Oxidized Banyuls
Banyuls Grand Cru & Maury
old vintage of Muscat de Rivesaltes