Red wine: the unconditional choice of wine lovers

What to pair with a red wine?

Red wine, thanks to its great variety and extensive offering, can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif as well as throughout the meal.

If, historically and in popular belief, red wine is meant to accompany mainly red meats (beef, lamb, duck, game, etc.) and cheese (Roquefort, Comté, goat's cheese, etc.) — which is perfectly true, even if rather reductive given how many pairing possibilities there are — the various grape varieties, terroirs and serving temperatures allow the best red wines to be paired with almost any dish.

Do you still think that red wine and fish don't go well together? Try a very low-tannin red wine such as this bottle of Pinot Noir from the domaine de l'Aigle, and pair it with red mullet — you'll be surprised!

With a slightly stronger fish, such as a tuna steak, you could try a more full-bodied wine, such as a Minervois. Also much appreciated to start a meal, a tannic red wine will pair perfectly as a starter with a mixed salad dressed with a vinaigrette, for example.

As you may have gathered, all combinations are possible with red wine. All that remains is to choose the right cuvée and enjoy the pleasure offered by tasting a good bottle of wine.

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