Chicken Curry & Vin Jaune
Which wine goes with chicken curry? Opt for a mirror image: a vin jaune! These two are a perfect match. Discover the traditional Indian recipe and our experts' cuvée.
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Chicken curry recipe
- 6 chicken filets
- 2 onions
- 2 cans peeled tomatoes
- 250ml coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry paste
- 1/2 tbsp mace powder
- 1 large ginger
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 lime
- 1 bunch of fresh coriander
- salt, pepper
Preparation
1. In a wok or casserole, fry the chopped onions in the oil.
2. Add the grated ginger, crushed garlic, mace and cinnamon, then the curry paste. Mix well.
3. Cut the chicken fillets into pieces and fry them in the wok.
4. Add the peeled tomatoes. Mix well. Leave to cook for 10 minutes.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and cook for 30 minutes on a low heat.
6. Add the lemon zest, then its juice. Season with salt and pepper. Mix.
7. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
8. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped coriander.
TO ENHANCE THIS DISH: THE CHARACTER OF VIN JAUNE
Vin Jaune is the result of a long ageing process under veil (six years and three months), giving the wine its typical aromas. With its beautiful golden yellow colour, this fine wine for gourmets has a surprisingly powerful nose, with complex notes of fresh walnuts, curry, saffron and honey. This aromatic bouquet continues on the palate, with a persistent walnut flavour. The explosion of flavours in this vin jaune is unforgettable. A wine of character, with a very singular style: you either like it or you don't. The jewel in the crown of the Jura vineyards, vin jaune is quite simply an extraordinary wine with a unique aromatic universe! To match this wine, we've chosen a ‘mirror’ pairing that brings together warm, creamy, full-bodied flavours and textures. For a match without false notes, our experts recommend a vin jaune that has been aged (at least 10 years) for even more pronounced, rounder aromas. Vin jaune is perfect with spicy Indian cuisine and chicken curry.
Arbois vin jaune - Chateau Bethanie
This Vin Jaune is the result of a long ageing process under veil (six years and three months), giving the wine its typical aromas. In its beautiful golden yellow colour, the nose is complex and powerful, with complex notes of fresh walnuts, curry and saffron. The palate is also characterised by the power, diversity and persistence of the aromas (walnut, curry). Open 24 hours in advance if possible, serve at room temperature and let the magic happen!
WHAT IS VIN JAUNE?
Nicknamed the ‘Gold of Jura’, this dry wine is made exclusively from a single local grape variety, Savagnin. There are four AOC origins: Arbois, Côtes du Jura, Château-Chalon and Etoile. The vin jaune owes its distinctive colour to its unique production process. Kept for six years and three months in oak barrels without topping up, a veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine, protecting it from oxidation. This maturing process gives the wine its distinctive yellow colour: the appearance of the veil leads to the transformation of ethanol into ethenal, releasing aromas of apple and fresh walnut. The complexity of the aromas comes to the fore as the wine ages, with the appearance of sotolon. This very powerful aromatic compound reveals the nutty notes so characteristic of vin jaune. Once bottled in a bottle called a clavelin, the level of sotolon continues to change as the wine ages, making it an excellent wine for ageing. Every first Saturday in February since 1996, a wine festival has been held to honour the subtle, complex aromas of this precious golden nectar. It's the Percée du vin jaune, to the delight of wine lovers and the curious alike, who are sure to enjoy an unforgettable encounter.
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