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    BEYOND CLARET AND LAMB

    Jun 02, 2021 4 minutes
    STORY VICKI DENIG

    Red wines from Bordeaux have long enjoyed their share of classic pairings: roast lamb, venison, duck breast or beef-based dishes. Yet there are plenty of alternative options for the more adventurous Bordeaux lover. Decanter enlisted the help of chefs, sommeliers and team members from renowned Bordeaux estates to gather inventive food matches for their classic grands vins.

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    GRILLED RED MULLET & PROVENCAL POTATOES

    Benjamin Camy, sommelier at Château Pape Clément, suggests enjoying a recent vintage of the estate’s grand vin with grilled red mullet and Provençal potatoes. A youthful wine will not overload the taste buds, he says, and the potatoes help support the suppleness of this particular

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