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Chosing the right wine...
Rules, but…
…wine's secrets are so numerous, and often very personal.

Basic overall rules to chose your wine

Entrée : generally accompanied with a dry white wine or Rosé

Main course :
- red wine for red meat ; light red wine for white meats
- dry white wine for fish or seafood

- - on a general base, fresh and light red wine goes with everything
- - rosé is not considered as a top wine ; but it is good and fresh for casual meals when it's hot

Cheese : red wine ; preferably full bodied with powerful cheese flavors.

Dessert : sweet white wine

 


Of course their is not one right and unique choice...your choice of wines will depend on the type of dinner you organize (formal, casual…) and on the tastes of your guests (if you know them).

For example, you can choose to serve only Champagne if you wish to be very ceremonial or very romantic.
But if you organize a casual barbecue party, you can choose the option of serving the same fresh light red wine or rosé during the whole time.


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