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Key regions
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Pairings
Saint-Macaire is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Sud-Ouest, France.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for blackberries and plums.
The regions that matter for it are Riverina.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
At the table it suits roast lamb with sage, rosemary and thyme, vintage cheeses and porterhouse steak with mushroom sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Roast lamb with sage, rosemary and thyme
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Vintage cheeses
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Porterhouse steak with mushroom sauce
Bottles to look for.
- Westend Estate Calabria Private Bin Oak-Aged Saint-Macaire, Riverina, Australia
Saint-Macaire: common questions
01.What does Saint-Macaire taste like?+
Saint-Macaire tastes of blackberries and plums. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Saint-Macaire from?+
Saint-Macaire originates in Sud-Ouest, France.
03.Where is Saint-Macaire grown?+
The key regions for Saint-Macaire are Riverina.
04.What food pairs with Saint-Macaire?+
Pour it with roast lamb with sage, rosemary and thyme, vintage cheeses and porterhouse steak with mushroom sauce.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.
