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30 Oct 2026
Homemade mushroom ramen with a German pinot noir
Shiitake, kombu and charred onion for the broth, a marinated egg and pan-fried mushrooms on top: an autumn ramen to make at home, with a German pinot noir served cool.
AOC Côtes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire wines awarded at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge
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Located at the south-easterly tip of the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, this area embraces a dozen villages along the right bank of the Garonne (including Saint-Macaire). The appellation is used solely for sweet white wines drawn from Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.
Grape varieties: Vins blancs secs et doux : sémillon, sauvignon, muscadelle
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These sweet wines are delicate, relatively robust and soft on the palate, with the amount of noble rot varying from one vintage to another. They are destined for early drinking. Aromas of honey, acacia and tobacco are present. They can be served as appetisers, with white meat or foie gras.
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29 Oct 2026
Squash pasta with sage brown butter and a Romanian red
A gentle autumn pasta dish, lifted by crisp sage and crunchy hazelnuts, with a generous Romanian red to go with it.
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29 Oct 2026
Charred hispi cabbage with anchovy butter and Cape sauvignon
Charred in a cast-iron pan and topped with anchovy butter, hispi cabbage is served like a cut of meat. Three Cape sauvignons to go with it.