Summer is here, and with it comes the irresistible urge to enjoy the outdoors, friends and good food. And what better accompaniment to these convivial moments than a delicious plancha? Whether it's grilled seafood, colourful vegetables or tasty meats, the plancha offers an infinite palette of flavours to explore.
To bring out the best in your summer meals, we invite you to take a taste journey through three exceptional wines, carefully selected for their ability to complement and enhance your plancha dishes. Get ready to tantalise your taste buds with the Méthode Ancestrale (Cerdon) from Sandrine Bigot, the Côtes Catalanes ‘Mont de la Calcine’ from Domaine Bellavista, and the Irancy ‘les climats’ from Baptiste Bienvenu.
Cuvée Méthode Ancestrale (Cerdon) by Sandrine Bigot: A Sparkling Freshness
To begin our journey, let's plunge into the delicate world of Sandrine Bigot's Méthode Ancestrale cuvée. This sparkling wine, made using traditional ancestral methods, seduces with its aromas of fresh red fruit and its light effervescence. Its freshness and liveliness make it an ideal companion for seafood grilled a la plancha, such as prawns or squid. Its balanced sweetness will add a note of lightness to every mouthful, while its delicate bubbles will cleanse the palate between courses.
Here are some recipe ideas from Wines :
Pan-fried seafood a la plancha
Spanish-style prawns
Côtes Catalanes ‘Mont de la Calcine’ from Domaine Bellavista: Elegance and complexity
Let's continue our journey with Domaine Bellavista's Côtes Catalanes 'Mont de la Calcine'. This dry white wine, made from vines bathed in Mediterranean sunshine, evokes the sunny landscapes and sea breezes of the Catalan coast. With its citrus notes and subtle minerality, it is the perfect accompaniment to grilled vegetables such as asparagus, courgettes or peppers. Its freshness and elegance will add an extra dimension to every bite, while its aromatic complexity will delight your senses.
Here are some recipe ideas from Wines :
Vegetable marinade à la plancha
Provençal tomatoes a la plancha
Grilled aubergines
Vegetable kebabs
Find the recipes here!
Irancy ‘Les Climats’ by Baptiste Bienvenu: Power and Balance
Finally, let's round off our journey with Baptiste Bienvenu's Irancy ‘Les Climats’. This red wine of character, made from the prestigious terroirs of Burgundy, seduces with its power and balance. With its aromas of ripe red fruit, undergrowth and spices, it goes perfectly with grilled meats such as beef, lamb or duck. Its tannic structure and long finish will add remarkable intensity to any dish, while its finesse and complexity will delight the most demanding palates.
Here are some recipe ideas from Wines :
Lôc Lac beef à la plancha
Beef & its marinades
In conclusion, whether you opt for seafood, vegetables or meat, the plancha offers endless culinary possibilities to explore. And with the right food and wine pairings, every meal becomes a true gastronomic experience. So let these suggestions be your guide and delight your guests with subtle combinations of flavours and aromas, for unforgettable moments around the plancha this summer. Cheers and bon appétit!
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