Food & wine

In the southern Rhône Valley, the appellation Cairanne, one of the newest in Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, is renowned for its generous wines, imbued with character and finesse. Established as a communal appellation since 2016, it brings together diverse terroirs and passionate winemakers who produce deep reds, subtle whites, and sometimes well-structured rosés. Thanks to an ideal Mediterranean climate, rolled pebble soils and ancient vines, Cairanne offers high-quality wines, marked by emblematic...

Osso buco is a classic of Italian cuisine, prepared with slices of veal shank slowly simmered in a sauce made with tomato, white wine, carrots, celery and sometimes orange zest. This rich, flavorful dish, often garnished with gremolata (a mixture of parsley, garlic and lemon zest), pairs perfectly with wines that will balance the acidity of the tomato and enrich the delicate taste of the veal without overpowering its flavors.

Braised endives are a simple and tasty dish, often accompanied by slightly caramelized, bitter and sometimes sweet notes depending on the preparation. This winter dish, which can be braised with honey, butter or a touch of orange juice, calls for wines that will balance its natural bitterness while bringing a nice freshness to offset the slightly sweet and caramelized side of the endives.

Leek gratin is a comforting, flavorful dish, featuring the slightly sweet sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture of leeks, combined with the richness of a béchamel sauce or cream au gratin. This dish, often accompanied by cheese such as Gruyère or Comté, calls for a wine that will balance its richness while enhancing the leek's delicate flavors. Lively, slightly fat white wines with mineral and floral notes are excellent partners to sublimate this dish.

The butternut squash is appreciated for its sweetness, velvety texture and delicate aromas of hazelnut and chestnut. Whether served roasted, in soup or mashed, butternut is a versatile vegetable that pairs perfectly with wines that will sublimate its natural sweetness without overpowering it. The wines to choose are those offering good acidity to balance its slightly sweet texture, as well as a good roundness to highlight its aromas.

Le Jamón de Bellota is an exceptional product, made from Iberian pigs fed mainly on acorns, giving it a unique, rich and delicate flavor. This ham is distinguished by its melt-in-the-mouth texture, complex hazelnut aromas and tasty, lingering fat. It's a high-quality dish that deserves to be accompanied by wines that match its deep, nuanced flavors.

Pate en croûte, or paté-croute, is a traditional French dish made from meat or game, often wrapped in puff pastry or shortcrust pastry. It can be stuffed with a variety of ingredients, such as pork, veal, poultry, foie gras or even game, and is sometimes enhanced with spices, aromatics or dried fruit. This dish, rich in flavors and textures, combines the crispness of the pastry with the tenderness and depth of the stuffing. It calls for wines capable of highlighting this diversity while...

Confit beef chuck is a long simmered dish, where beef is cooked gently in its fat or in a rich liquid such as red wine or flavored broth. The confisage process renders the meat extremely tender and flavorful, often accompanied by aromatics such as garlic, thyme and bay leaf. This cooking technique brings out the natural richness of the beef, concentrating flavors and adding a melt-in-the-mouth texture. This type of dish calls for robust, full-bodied red wines, or powerful whites for those...

Lamb tagine, an emblematic dish of Moroccan cuisine, is a skilful blend of tender meat and exotic spices. This long-cooked dish is often accompanied by dried fruit (dates, apricots, figs), vegetables (carrots, zucchini) and spiced with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric or cumin. Its rich aromas call for wines with a certain complexity and a good balance between fruitiness, spice and freshness.

Christmas turkey is a festive dish par excellence, often stuffed and roasted, served with a variety of accompaniments such as chestnuts, apples, mushrooms or even wine or fruit sauces. It's a relatively lean dish, but flavorful and complex thanks to the stuffing and sauces. Choosing the perfect wine for a Christmas turkey comes down to striking a balance between the finesse of the bird, the richness of the accompaniments, and the variety of flavors often present in this dish..

Boudin blanc, a delicate charcuterie, is often appreciated for its soft texture and subtle flavors. Made from white meat (usually pork, veal or poultry), milk and eggs, boudin blanc has a light, creamy taste, sometimes enhanced with truffles or mushrooms depending on the recipe. It is often pan-fried or grilled and served with lightly sweet accompaniments such as caramelized apples or creamy sauces.

Fried foie gras, rich, melting and delicate at the same time, is an exceptional dish that requires a wine capable of sublimating its flavors while balancing its unctuous texture. Unlike foie gras en terrine or mi-cuit, pan-fried foie gras develops a slight caramelization and extra intensity, often accompanied by fruit or tangy sauces that contrast with its richness.