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
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
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...

Crackers and cheese
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...

BBQ beef ribs
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...

Roast Chicken
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...

Cannelloni with Sauce
Spaghetti Bolognese
Ravioli, Tortellini
Pasta alla carbonara
4 seasons pizza

Côtes du Roussillon
Collioure red, white and rosé

Desserts pairs well with...

Chocolate cake
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...

Salad
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...

Veal scallopini
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

Lobster, Calamari
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...

Chili con Carne
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