Grilled wine pairings | 24 hours

The wine that we will serve to accompany grilled meats obviously depends on the type of food to be grilled, but there is one rule to absolutely follow: whatever the wine, it must not be too hot. We will therefore provide enough ice buckets (or basins filled with water and ice cubes).

Steak (beef)

PetNat by Tom & Roman, Atelier Obrecht

As the best accompaniment to a steak, we first think of a powerful red with good tannins. But you can also go in a completely different direction, and serve a very cold PetNat (natural sparkling wine). The duo Tom and Roman, who work at Domaine Obrecht, in Jenins (GR), have created a PetNat rosé… This pure pinot noir sparkles discreetly, and on the palate its fruity freshness (grapefruit) offers a good counterpoint to the strong roast aromas of the steak. https://obrecht.ch/produkt/petnat-by-tom-und-roman/

Sausages

Pinot Noir Le Lerin 2021, Reserve, Domaine de Montmollin

This magnificent organic Pinot Noir from old vines is finesse personified. The first vintage dates from 2019. That of 2021 enchants with its aromas of wild strawberry, violet and blackberry. On the palate, the silky tannins weave like a net around the delicate fruit. Freshness and aromatic precision! This high-end Pinot Noir from the historic estate gives a high idea of ​​the Neuchâtel terroir. It can perfectly escort all kinds of creative sausages. But you shouldn’t serve it too hot.

domainedemontmollin.ch

Poultry

Fyasco 2022, Ô Fâya Farm

The talented and young winemaker Ilona Hunkeler has launched a whole series of new Valais wines. In particular three Fyasco wines (white, rosé, red), all natural and which literally vibrate the palate. Full of funky rhythms, they immediately put everyone in a good mood (at least me). Modern, sassy and refreshing… Just like Ilona! With poultry, I would serve white or rosé.

https://www.terravigna.ch/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=ilona

Fish

Nikita Mineral Garden 2022, Jean-Michel Novelle

This elegant blend comes from Geneva, created by star winemaker Jean-Michel Novelle. Chardonnay and petite arvine complement each other to give aromas reminiscent of white chocolate, white flowers and peach sorbet. An ideal combination with the slightly smoky taste of tender fish flesh. On the palate, the wine reveals a perfect blend of melting and freshness, which makes it extremely pleasant to drink, especially as a slight salty note is expressed on the finish.

https://novelle.wine/vins/nikita-jardin-mineral

Vegetables

Leeward Pinot Gris 2022, Hauksson Weine

A new arrival on the wine scene, Icelandic Hoss Hauksson has been creating an exciting range of orange wines in the canton of Aargau for several years. The labels on its bottles are decorated with runes, and in its vineyards Ouessat sheep graze, originally introduced to France by the Vikings! This pinot gris has fermented naturally and it shines, in fact, a beautiful rusty pink. On the nose it releases pleasant aromas of wild strawberry, rose, alpine herbs and wild rocks. On the palate, a firm texture combines with a beautiful freshness. It evokes macerated mountain herbs, apricot nectar and bitter oranges, and goes perfectly with all kinds of grilled vegetables.

https://www.haukssonweine.ch

In conclusion, a little advice

To prevent the vinegar fly from landing in your wine glass, it is sometimes worth covering it, for example with a beer coaster. Unless we want to test why it has that name…

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