Fish tartare: Which wines go with it?

In this article, we'll look at a number of food and wine pairings. Firstly, with fish tartars, as there are a plethora of recipes, but also with fish ceviche. What's the difference? A fish tartare is a recipe in which the fish is not cooked and each ingredient is mixed when served, whereas a ceviche consists of “cooking” the fish in its marinade some thirty minutes before serving.
Naturally, white wines are the best choice for pairing. The key to pairing will be either a regional match based on where the fish is produced, or a typicity match to balance the dish and the wine. However, some delicate, supple red wines can also be paired with fish.

• Which wine to pair with smoked salmon tartare?

Smoked salmon tartare will release iodized and smoky aromas as a result of its preparation. Its fatty texture will give it substance on the palate, so a fresh, aromatic white wine is needed to balance it. We're thinking of a Chabliscomposed of 100% chardonnay. It gives off delicate, floral notes with a mineral finish. Slightly fresh notes will soften the fatness of the salmon and accentuate the marine aromas of the fish. If you're a sauvignon lover, you can select a Sauvignon Blanc. Pouilly-Fumé or a Menetou-Salon. Pouilly, with its notes of citrus, lemon and a "gunflint" finish, goes very well with salmon.

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• What wine to serve with white fish tartare?

White fish tartars are often spicy, lemony and accompanied by aromatic herbs such as mint or chives. A dry, fresh and aromatic white wine is the best choice, while avoiding the oily texture of certain Burgundy whites, for example.
Provence whites such as Bandol (Tempier estate, for example) or other Provence wines (Trevallon) will be interesting. Depending on the blend, they release floral or exotic fruit aromas, often with a fresh finish.
Wines from the Rhône Valley also go well with this style of recipe. However, opt for fresher varietals, which will bring a little vivacity and tautness to a very aromatic palate.

• Which wine to serve with fish ceviche?

Which wine to serve with cevicheAs mentioned at the beginning of this article, ceviche is a preparation, often a lemon-based marinade, that serves as a cooking method for fish.he of fish?
The latter will be very spicy, with lots of character, so you'll need an opulent, rich white wine to match the recipe. We recommend a Sauvignon from Loireon the appellation Sancerre. The marl-rich soils produce very powerful white wines, long on the palate with a nice citrus and mineral presence. If, however, you wish to enjoy a red wine with ceviche, don't hesitate to add a few juniper berries and pepper to the marinade to enhance the taste. In this case, a non-barrel-aged Syrah served chilled will add interesting peppery notes. A little further south in the Languedoc region, Cinsault-based wines offer aromas of strawberries and wild berries, which go very well with these marinades.

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