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Tips for pairing sake with festive dishes
Isake Classic sake can be served with foie gras. – AFP Relaxnews pic, November 30, 2015.Japan's national beverage is becoming increasingly popular in Michelin-starred restaurants in France and around the world.
This is reflected in the creation of the title of Global Sake Ambassador, which the Sake Sommelier Association has bestowed upon François Lavergne this past week in London.
As the year-end celebrations approach, the French oenologist and wine consultant has given Relaxnews some ideas about how to combine sake with the typical dishes in a French Christmas meal.
With oysters or caviar
Khaviyar Kaviar / Genshu by Myoko Shuzo
Producer region: Niigata, Japan
Characteristics: iodine, the sea and smoothness
With foie gras
Isake Classic / Shiboritate by Tatsuuma-Honke
Producer region: Hyogo, Japan
Characteristics: smooth and delicate
With smoked salmon
Château Myoko / Ginjo by Myoko Shuzo
Producer region: Niigata, Japan
Characteristics: fresh and stimulating
With turkey
Genroku / Koshu - Junmai by Wakatakeya Shuzo
Producer region: Fukuoka, Japan
Characteristics: Robust and complex
With a traditional French chocolate bûche cake
Yama / Junmai Kimoto by Umetsu Shuzo
Producer region: Tottori, Japan
Characteristics: Rustic and sexy – AFP Relaxnews, November 30, 2015.
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