Foie Gras Wine Pairing
Foie gras is one of France’s most cherished delicacies. The unctuous, fatty liver pâté has fans worldwide, and it has proved it can stand the test of time as a centenary tradition. Foie gras’ unique taste might seem complicated to pair with wine, but following the basic principles of taste, you’ll soon discover pairing the rich food is easy.
The fat and saltiness in the savoury foie are compatible with opposite flavours, in this case, sweetness, which is why the decadent treat is often served along with compotes. Sweet Sauternes, one of France’s most famous dessert wines, is foie’s local pairing, but similar wines are suitable as well, including those from Monbazillac. Sweet and semisweet Chenin or Riesling will pair beautifully with foie gras as well.
It’s not only sweetness contrasting the unctuous richness in foie. These wines have persistence on the palate, which is critical to match foie gras’ lengthy flavours in the back palate.
For a daring pairing, structured red wine will create an astounding harmony as the tannins in the wine cut through foie’s butteriness.
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Pinot Gris: Joseph CattinA well rounded, medium bodied wine, off-dry Pinot Gris, giving a fruity nose with apricot and a hint of honey. Balanced between spiciness and a light touch of fruitiness on the palate, with a fresh finish. This is a succulent wine which will pair well with white meat, poultry, Foie Gras or mushrooms.
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Sauternes: Chateau d'Arche La Perle d'Arche 37.5clPerle d'Arche is a Sauternes wine made from selected plots at Chateau d'Arche, Grand cru classé in 1855. This wine combines finesse and aromatic intensity with elegance. With fresh and jammy fruit, spice and vanilla notes, it adds a light, gourmet touch to aperitifs and meals.
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Alsace Grand Cru: Joseph Cattin Gewurztraminer HatschbourgIntense nose with spices, and notes of exotic fruit. On the palate, it has aromas of litchi and mango, as well as spices and notes of rose. Beautiful roundness.
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Coteaux du Layon: Domaine de la Ducquerie Chaumes Premier CruThe originality of the terroir of Chaume brings to this Cru classé minerality, body and opulence. More concentrated, it has notes of candied fruits, citrus and honey.
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Collioure: Pierre Gaillard MagencaRespecting the traditional style of Collioure and with its delicate farming in tapered tanks, Magenca is delicate and elegant with tannins present but melted.
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Sauternes: Chateau d'Arche La Perle d'ArchePerle d'Arche is a Sauternes wine made from selected plots at Chateau d'Arche, Grand cru classé in 1855. This wine combines finesse and aromatic intensity with elegance. With fresh and jammy fruit, spice and vanilla notes, it adds a light, gourmet touch to aperitifs and meals.
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Cotes du Jura: Domaine Victor Richard Vin de Paille WhiteNaturally sweet wine. mellow palate, it develops aromas of dried and candied fruits, honey and caramel.
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Chablis Grand Cru: Dampt Freres Les PreusesMineral, iodized and chalky nose with floral and fruity notes. After aeration, it evokes more complex aromas of white fruit and pear, smoky limestone, cereals and vanilla. Cherry, raspberry and pineapple complete this extremely rich olfactory bouquet. The palate is warm and generous. It is nonetheless frank, rich and luscious, with a beautiful liveliness. The whole is powerful and saline, the finish is fresh.
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Chablis Grand Cru: Dampt Freres VaudesirNotes of fresh fruit (peach, pear) on the nose, crunchy, full and mineral on the palate. The complex ensemble offers harmonious and delicate flavours.
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