Whether it is duck, beef, chicken, pork, veal or even fish, the Hachis Parmentier is a classic of French cuisine. Find out which wine to serve with this essential dish.
DUCK PARMENTIER WITH RED WINE FROM LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Hachis Parmentier is a classic of French cuisine, that can be found from north to south and east to west. It is very similar to the British classic shepherd's pie. The meats used for this dish may differ or even combine. Although the Hachis Parmentier was born in Paris, the origins of this dish go back to the beginning of the 19th century with the arrival of the potato in Europe. In fact we must thank Mr. Antoine Parmentier who back in the days popularised the potato on the old continent. Soon after the potato was found in the vegetable gardens and on the plates of all French people.
Among all the versions, the duck Parmentier is no doubt the most famous. The southwest of France being particularly known for its duck-based recipes, the red wines of Languedoc-Roussillon or South-West stand out for a magnificent regional pairing. The tannins of the wine pair really well with the mashed potatoes, that softens them. Aged wines, between five and ten years old, offer a varied range of flavours and are wonderfully adapted to the duck flesh. Their tannins are silky and smooth. Choose Languedoc AOC, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Corbières, Fitou or Gaillac for your dWiuck Parmentier.
Our wine suggestion from Gaillac AOC:
HACHIS PARMENTIER WITH LIGHT AND FRUITY RED WINE
The pairing of red wine and Hachis Parmentier is straightforward as there is a wide range of products to choose from. For more lightness, finer tannins and crispy fruitiness, the Loire Valley red wines, Alsatian Pinot Noirs as well as Beaujolais Villages pair perfectly with Hachis Parmentier, regardless of the meat(s) it is made of.
For a slightly spicy touch, that pairs with the spices used to season the dish, Côtes-du-Rhône red wines are excellent choice. Syrah grape variety, that is found in most of the southern Rhône blends gives a spicy touch to the wines. Although the aromatic profil of the Côtes-du-Rhône wines may vary, they are simple, round and supple wines. They pair wonderfully with Hachis Parmentier.
LOIRE VALLEY RED WINES
ALSACE RED WINES
HACHIS PARMENTIER WITH WHITE WINE
Hachis Parmentier is a great classic of French cuisine, that is possible to prepare with many different kinds of meats. Also fish Parmentier is possible. White wine is the best choise with fish Parmentier. White wine doesn't overwhelm the fine and delicate taste of the flesh and also the potato particularly appreciates the rich and fleshy side of the white wine. The gratin, that often accompanies the dish, always pairs wonderfully with white wine's smooth and refreshing texture. To match the aromas and textures of fish Parmentier, choose white wines from the southern France, such as Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence. The appellations Limoux, Picpoul de Pinet and Collioure offer wines full of sunshine and freshness without any heaviness.
For an alternative wine pairing with fish or poultry Parmentier, try a rosé wine from Tavel. This rosé de saignée combines the power of red wines and the freshness of white wines. Due to their persistant lenght on the palate, the rosé wines from Tavel are perfect gastronomic wines and can accompany several meat based dishes. With the Hachis Parmentier, the fans of rosé wine will be pleased!
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