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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| Bibimbap | ** | *** | *** | ||
| Bulgogi | ** | ** | |||
| Cold noodle | ** | *** | ** | ||
| Ginseng chicken soup | ** | ** | *** | ||
| Dried seaweed rolls | ** | *** | *** | * | * Collioure |
| Korean beef tartare | *** | ** | *** | ** | |
| Stir-fried rice cake | *** | ** | ** | ||
| Noodle soup | ** | ** | *** | *** | |
| Ox bone soup | *** | ** | ** | ** | |
| Korean Porc BBQ | Oaked Wines | ** | *** | ** | |
| Stir-fried octopus | *** | *** | ** | * Collioure |
- * 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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| Bibimbap | ** | *** | *** (old) | *** | ||
| Bulgogi | *** | ** | ** (old) | ** | ||
| Cold noodle | * | * | ||||
| Ginseng chicken soup | ** | ** | *** | ** | ||
| Dried seaweed rolls | ** | ** (Sweat Sauce) | ** | |||
| Korean beef tartare | *** (“Young” & Sweet Sauce) | *** (Sweet Sauce) | ** ( Sweet Sauce) | |||
| Stir-fried rice cake | ** (Sweet Spicy) | *** (Sweet Spicy) | *** (Sweet Spicy) | *** (Sweet Spicy) | ** (Sweet Spicy) | |
| Noodle soup | ** (“Young” & Sour Sauce) | * ( Sour Sauce) | ||||
| Ox bone soup | * | * | ||||
| Korean Porc BBQ | * (Wine Sauce) | *** (Wine Sauce) | ** (Wine Sauce) | *** (Wine Sauce) | ||
| Stir-fried octopus | *** (Sweet Spicy) | *** (Sweet Spicy) | ** (Sweet Spicy) |
- * Good Pairing
- ** Harmonious Pairing
- *** Perfect Pairing
