Food pairing

With Roussillon wines


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