Fish Poke Bowl
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Corbières AOC White Wine

WHAT IS A POKE BOWL?

Particularly popular with foodies, the poke bowl has been a star on Instagram for the past few years. A traditional Hawaiian dish, poke means "to cut" in Hawaiian. It is made of cubed raw fish (originally raw bluefin tuna) with various condiments such as seaweed and sea salt. Various sauces are used to enhance this preparation. In California the Poké is served with raw vegetables, rice or fruit. Presented in a pretty bowl, this dish is mouth-watering with its mosaic of colours. Gourmet, healthy, but above all aesthetic, it is now available in many recipes. Because of its freshness and lightness, the poke bowl is a perfect summer dish. Here, the poke bowl is decorated with cubes of salmon and raw tuna marinated in a slightly acidic and spicy sauce with lemon and grated ginger. The dish also includes vinegared rice, edamame and crunchy cucumber slices. The mango pieces add a sweet note that blends perfectly with the rest of the ingredients. With its exotic flavours, it is a recipe that invites you to travel with it.

FISH POKE BOWL RECIPE: THE ELEGANCE OF A WHITE CORBIÈRES TO SUBLIMATE IT

To echo the freshness and lightness of this fish poke bowl, our expert tasting panel suggests a white Corbières. Produced in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, the Corbières AOC is best known for its rich and full-bodied red wines. This is an opportunity to discover the appellation's white wines that are made of varieties such as Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Maccabeu, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Vermentino. To enhance the flavours of a raw fish poke bowl, Vinatis proposes an unmissable domaine in Corbières.

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BLANC DES DEMOISELLES - CELLIER DES DEMOISELLES

For a successful food and wine pairing, a dry, light and refreshing white wine will perfectly complement the freshness of the raw fish in this poke bowl. The slightly spicy ginger in the marinade and sauce also calls for the thirst-quenching freshness provided by this wine. Pale in colour with green highlights, this wine is marked by aromas of white fruits with a hint of flowers. The palate is balanced, rich with a persistent and elegant finish. The crisp fruitiness and floral aromas of this wine go hand in hand with the sweetness of the mango. On the other hand, the slightly watery side of the cucumber calls for the crunchiness of this fresh white wine. The crunchy texture of this vegetable also ensures a real explosion of flavours and aromas in the wine.

This white Corbières from the Cellier des Demoiselles is a blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 25% Maccabeu, 15% Marsanne and 10% Bourboulenc. Used in many white wine blends, Grenache Blanc brings floral notes to this wine. It also gives it roundness, fullness and a good length on the palate. Maccabeu, which comes originally from Catalonia, brings floral and fruity aromas. Marsanne expresses itself through floral notes and stone fruit aromas. Bourboulenc gives freshness and finesse to this wine. If you are wondering what wine to drink with sushi or sashimi, this white wine is the perfect choice with its slightly exotic side. It also goes well with grilled fish and salads.

CORBIÈRES, WHERE WINE IS A MATTER OF TRADITION

Situated in the Languedoc, south of the Aude, the Corbières vineyard spreads from hillsides to valleys. This arid mountainous massif is bordered to the West by the Aude valley, to the East by the Mediterranean coast, to the North by the Carcassonne-Narbonne axis and to the South by a limestone barrier separating it from Roussillon. Introduced by Greek merchants, the cultivation of the vine in this massif dates back to the 2nd century BC.

Covering more than 10,000 hectares and encircling Fitou, Corbières vineyard area forms the largest appellation in the Languedoc. This appellation is subdivided into four large specific areas, namely Hautes-Corbières, Corbières-Méditerranée, Central Corbières and Corbières d'Alaric.

The vines of the Corbières AOC are rooted in a wide variety of soils (schist, limestone, marl, sandstone, etc.). They are planted at an altitude of more than 400 metres in a very uneven landscape made up of slopes and basins. They grow in a Mediterranean type of climate. However, the most western terroirs are subject to maritime influences.

Perfect appellation for red wines, the Corbières AOC produces remarkable red wines with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan grapes. The white grape varieties are not to be outdone either, with Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Vermentino and Maccabeu. The white wines from this appellation are reputed to be full-bodied and balanced with a fine aromatic bouquet marked by notes of white flowers and exotic fruits. Note that these fresh and fruity Languedoc wines are perfect for making your aperitifs and summer evenings on the terrace a real moment of pleasure and happiness. If you are planning to buy a white wine, these delicacies are a must.