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Bordeaux Rosé (France)

The Bordeaux Rosé appellation covers the entire Bordeaux region.

Bordeaux Rosé Flavors

Citrus
Citrus
Strawberry
Strawberry
Gooseberry
Gooseberry
Grapefruit
Grapefruit

Intense Strawberry, Gooseberry, and Grapefruit flavors are typical for Bordeaux Rosé.

Bordeaux Rosé Profile

Bordeaux Rosé tend to be dry and fairly light:

SUGAR:Dry 3g/l
BODY:Light Plus
FRUIT:Medium Plus
ACIDITY:Medium Plus
Temperature Serving temperature:
8-10°C (46-50°F)

Food Pairing

Quiche
Grilled
Vegetables
Tapas
Tapas
Charcuterie
Charcuterie
Ham
Ham
Seafood
Seafood
Fish
Fish
Paella
Paella
Spicy Asian
Spicy
Tacos
Taco
Hamburger
Spicy
Hamburger
Chicken
BBQ
Chicken
Pork
BBQ
Pork

Bordeaux Rosé has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing.

It loves Tapas, Grilled Vegetables, Charcuterie, and Mediterranean Seafood.

It also loves BBQ and all types of Spicy Food.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairings

Apetizers. Canapés. Tapenade.
Olive Oil Salads. Tuna Salad.
Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled or Steamed Vegetables.
Cold Cuts. Ham. Charcuterie.
Spicy Sausages. Herb Sausages.
French Seafood. Grilled Fish.
Grilled Tuna. Swordfish. Smoked Salmon.
Lobster. Crab. Octopus.
Paella. Fishcakes. Crab Cakes.
Umami. Sushi. Sashimi. Gravlax.
Spicy Asian. Thai. Mexican. Tacos.
Moroccan. Indian Curry.
Street Food. Hamburger. Pizza.
BBQ. Grilled Pork, Chicken, and Lamb.

Cheeses

Goat and Sheep Cheese.
Cheese Souffles.

French Specialities

Salad Niçoise.
Salad from Nice, with Tomatoes, Eggs, Olives, Tuna, and Olive Oil.

Quiche Lorraine.
Tart filled with Cheese, Meat, Bacon, and Vegetables.

Bouillabaisse.
Provençal fish stew with Fish, Herbs, and Spices.

Ratatouille.
Provençal stewed Vegetables.

About

The Bordeaux Rosé appellation covers the entire Bordeaux region.

The main grapes are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Petit Verdot, and Merlot.


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