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Bacchus Signature Pairing Guide

August 19, 2015 by Bassam Al-Kahouaji

For those who find themselves in the perrenial ‘what do I pair with dinner’ pickle, over the next few days we’ll be putting up a cheat sheet to ‘sommelierize’ your life.

WHITES — PART I

Bacchus Pairing Guide
The Whites of the World

LOIRE VALLEY/SAUVIGNON BLANC
Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Sav. Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne
Expect: Bright fruits, citrus, mineral
Perfect Pair: seafood, white fish
Cheeses: Boursin, soft, heavier

ALSACE
Grapes: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc
Expect: mineral, petroleum, lychee
Perfect Pair: Indian, exotic, spicy
Cheeses: Muenster, cheddar, sharp

WHITE BURGUNDY/CHARDONNAY
Expect: Earth, grass, vanilla
Perfect Pair: salmon, caviar, sausage
Cheeses: Soft, cow’s milk, light

WHITE RHONE/CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
Grapes: Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier
Expect: pear, spice, nuts, floral
Perfect Pair: crab, Snapper, Asain
Cheeses: blue veined, heavy

If you have a pairing question, write us! It’s free edumacations for Pete’s sake.

Filed Under: blog Tagged With: Chateauneuf du Pape, Chenin Blanc, French wine, Pinot, red wine, Riesling, white wine, Wine Pairing

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