Wines that pair with
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Sparkling · Light · Dry
Méthode champenoise from the most chalk-rich corner of France — fine bubbles, brioche, lemon zest, and a finish that goes on for half a minute. The wine for anything fried, salty, or special.
Why it works with Rich Pate
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acid lift Rich Pate — versatile and palate-cleansing.
Red · Medium · Dry
The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.
Why it works with Rich Pate
Cabernet Sauvignon Nw's cherry-and-spice profile pairs gently with Rich Pate.
White · Medium · Dry
The Rhône's most famous appellation — up to 13 grape varieties blended into something dense, warm, peppery, and unmistakable. Black cherry, garrigue, leather; built for braised lamb and aged cheese.
Why it works with Rich Pate
Chateauneuf Du Pape (grenache Blanc Blend)'s body and acid balance Rich Pate's flavor profile.
The Loire's noble-rot Chenin Blanc — honey, quince, candied citrus, balanced by trademark Chenin acid. Ages magnificently; the sweet wine for those who find Sauternes cloying.
Why it works with Rich Pate
Côteaux du Layon and Rich Pate make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.
Rosé · Light · Dry
Provence's gift to summer — dry, pale, faintly strawberry-and-citrus, with low alcohol and crisp acid. Made to drink cold, with food, in the shade.
Why it works with Rich Pate
Dry Rosé's strawberry-and-citrus brightness pairs easily with Rich Pate.
White · Medium · Dry
Lychee, rose petal, and a touch of ginger; medium-bodied, low-acid, and unmistakable. The wine for any cuisine where the spice cabinet did the heavy lifting.
Why it works with Rich Pate
Gewürztraminer Lh's body and acid balance Rich Pate's flavor profile.
Sparkling · Light · Dry
A traditional-method sparkling wine — fine bubbles, brisk acid, citrus and toast. The all-purpose celebration wine; equally good as an aperitif.
Why it works with Rich Pate
Sparkling Shiraz's bubbles and acid lift Rich Pate — versatile and palate-cleansing.
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