Pairings for November
Wine Selections from France44
Chéreau Carré Clisson Le Sillon des Braudières
The Chéreau Carré winery is run by the father and daughter team of Bernard Chéreau in the cru of Clisson in the most western part of the Loire Valley. This wine, made entirely from Melon grapes, is hand-harvested and aged on its lees in cement vats for 35 months before bottling. Lees ageing (time spent on the dead yeast cells from fermentation) is very popular in the Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOP, and winemakers are usually intending to increase or add nutty notes of toasted bread to their finished wines. This wine is perfect for later fall dinners, and should pair well with every component of November's menu.
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Teutonic Wine Company Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Barnaby and Olga Tuttle draw inspiration from the Mosel and Alsace regions for the wines produced at their Portland wine company. They work with several different grape varietals, and they make a few different styles of Pinot Noir. This particular Pinot is sourcing fruit from throughout the Willamette Valley. It is relatively light-bodied but with very pleasant acidity. Plentiful aromas of tart red cherry and ripe blueberries, and subtle undertones of baking spice and forest floor. Because of the light weight of this wine, it will pair well with the sweetbread fritters as well as the haddock and braised pork cheeks.
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Le Brun Semi-Sweet Cidre
Cider production has a long history in France, both in Normandy and in Brittany. Le Brun French Ciders have been produced in Brittany since 1955. Their Cidre is made using the traditional method of natural fermentation of pure pressed juices from handpicked apples. The cider uses traditional French Cider apple varieties, including Kermerrien, Marie Ménard, Douce Moên, Peau de Chien, and Douce Coëtligné varieties. Bright and fruity aromas of baked apple and quince with just enough sugar on the palate to balance the tart acidity and tannin. Should be fantastic with the haddock and cider-braised pork, as well the prawns and cheeses.
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2018 Chereau Carre Comte Leloup Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
Comte Leloup du Chateau de Chasseloir is a special cuvee made from centennial vines at the Chateau de Chasseloir. This is a more complex expression of Muscadet, from 100+ year old vines with extended bottle ageing. So much depth of flavor while still being complex and refreshing. This is a great pairing with the rich prawns.
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2021 Pithon-Paille Mozaik Anjou Blanc
A rich and layered, organically farmed Chenin Blanc from the Loire with beautiful acidity and stone fruit, beeswax and mineral in the finish. A perfect companion to braised pork cheeks and strong cheeses
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Le Brun Cidre
Le Brun has been producing cider in Brittany since 1955. This cider presents lightly sweet, fruity and finishes dry with soft tannins. Lively acidity with a low ABV makes it a wonderful companion to apple desserts and soft cheeses with depth and character.
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