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Two classic meals in Chablis

Two classic meals in Chablis

Posted on November 9 2011 at 17:48

I came across this article the other day which I wrote 4 years ago after a visit to Chablis. We attended two great dinners organised by Daniel Defaix and Herv Tucki of La Chablisienne which were an object lesson in how to pair Chablis with food. I thought it deserved a re-run.

Tags: La Chablisienne Hostellerie des Clos La Cuisine au Vin dining in Chablis Chablis Daniel Defaix
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Chablis and Jambon à la Chablisienne

Chablis and Jambon à la Chablisienne

Posted on November 13 2007 at 23:21

I’m in Chablis for a couple of days this week and last night enjoyed one of the classic local pairings: a basic Chablis and a dish of Jambon à la Chablisienne - thick slices of ham in a cream, tomato and white wine sauce. This version also had a touch of tarragon which cut the richness of the sauce. It contained all the elements that kicks a young Chablis into touch - saltiness (of the ham), acidity (the tomato) and richness (the cream), a perfect counterfoil to Chablis’ own crispness.

Tags: white burgundy Chardonnay Chablis drink:white wine ham with creamy sauce ham La Feuillette 132 Jambon à la Chablisienne food:pork La Cave du Connoisseur
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