{"id":8421,"date":"2022-06-24T10:01:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T09:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=8421"},"modified":"2022-07-04T11:50:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T10:50:32","slug":"wine-pairing-couscous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wine-pairing-couscous\/","title":{"rendered":"Which wine to drink with couscous?"},"content":{"rendered":"

? <\/span>From the traditional cuisine of the Maghreb<\/span>couscous is one of France's favorite dishes. It consists of a semolina base to which spices, vegetables and meat are added, all cooked in a broth. There are many variations, depending on the spices and meat used in the recipe. The Comptoir des Mill\u00e9simes team would be delighted to advise you on wine and couscous pairings! Don't hesitate to send us your recommendations in comments!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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How to match your couscous with the perfect wine?<\/h2>\n

The couscous<\/strong> is a very tasty dish that gives off an enormous amount of aroma due to the spices present. The wine selected should be able to cope with the power of the dish, but should also be careful not to overpower it with tannins.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two colors are available to accompany couscous. For ros\u00e9 lovers, it can be paired with <\/span>Tavel<\/b><\/span>ros\u00e9 from the southern Rh\u00f4ne Valley. This ros\u00e9 is a wine of character, in an appellation that produces only this color. It reveals notes of red berries and forest fruits, as well as hints of spices. It's a ros\u00e9 of character that will stand up to the power of a couscous. The <\/span>Bandol<\/b><\/span><\/a> ros\u00e9 are also formidable table companions. Even more opulent and powerful, they add depth and length on the palate.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For red wines, there's a guideline to follow. You need to choose a wine that is powerful, rich in flavor and relatively supple. From there, you have a choice of many appellations. In the Rh\u00f4ne, the <\/span>C\u00f4tes-du-Rh\u00f4ne<\/b><\/span> and their flexibility will be great. The <\/span>Crozes Hermitage<\/b><\/span><\/a> and their spices too. A little further south of the Rh\u00f4ne, some <\/span>Rasteau<\/b><\/span> or <\/span>Vinsobres<\/b><\/span> with their notes of black fruit and sweet spices will be perfect. Even further south, wines from the Languedoc region are ideal for food pairing. From <\/span>Faug\u00e8res<\/b><\/span> to aromas of candied fruits, through to wines of <\/span>la Clape<\/b><\/span> softer but just as rich in flavour.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Our favourites to accompany couscous:<\/span><\/h2>\n