“Fumées Blanches” Pinot Noir
2007
VdP d’Oc, France
8.03€
Silky, perfumed, strawberry scented Pinot Noir – the red grape of Burgundy, but here at an approachable price ! Will stand being slightly chilled to give more fragrant redcurrant note with feisty acidity to cut through some fattier dishes.
Drink with: Platter of Charcuterie and Salami, classic Melon & Parma Ham, Cold Roast Beef and frankly, the ONLY wine one can have with Crispy Duck Pancakes!
Recipe suggestion: Rare Roast Beef, Roquefort Cheese, Walnut & Pickled Red Onion Salad – pan-fry well-seasoned Entrecote and keep rare – allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Skin and cut a couple of red onions into quarters, keeping as much of the core as possible so they keep their shape, drop into boiling water for a couple of minutes, drain and then tip into a pan with warmed olive oil, groundnut oil and balsamic vinegar (approx 100ml of each – equal quantities), squeeze of lemon, salt & pepper – these are best made a couple of hours in advance but will keep for a couple of weeks in the fridge. Pile salad leaves onto plates, slice beef, crumble cheese, sprinkle with walnut halves and place a couple of chunks of red onion – drizzle the onion dressing over the plate & serve.