Is there any better way to celebrate reuniting with your friends this summer than by sharing a delicious meal? With public health measures easing and the end of the lockdown in sight, now is the perfect time to start planning your first decadent soirée in a long time.
You can finally enjoy all of life's simple pleasures again that you missed while in lockdown for what felt like forever. Sitting down with your closest people around a dining table, enjoying yummy food matched with a great bottle of wine is no longer a pipe dream.
As you start to plan your fancy dinner party, this is your chance to try Mouton Cadet's Bordeaux wines. Their red wine boasts notes of cherry, blackberry and strawberry while their white offers up citrus fruit flavours like lemon and grapefruit.
These internationally renowned wines from the Bordeaux region are fresh and fruity, making them a hit with both new and experienced wine drinkers.
If you need some inspiration to get you started with the menu, check out these wine and food pairings that your pals are sure to love.
An Elegant Evening
If you're looking to impress your guests, start with these parmesan sage madeleines — which is sure to delight vegans and omnivores alike.
The Mouton Cadet Bordeaux white wine is the ideal pairing for this dish. Its crisp, lemony freshness will cut through the creamy cheese flavour of this dessert-turned-appetizer.
A Feast With Friends
Who said it had to be dinner? You could also plan a unique brunch for your reunion meal. Fill your table with omelettes, waffles, soft-boiled eggs, paté and salad.
Mouton Cadet's Bordeaux white wine will add a fruity touch while floral notes will delight your guests' taste buds. It pairs excellently with the popular brunch flavours and is light enough to enjoy while the sun is up.
A Mediterranean Soirée
It doesn't matter whether you prefer lobster, prawns, fish or crab — nothing pairs better with a seafood gratin than a white wine bursting with flavour. The mineral quality of Mouton Cadet's white wine marries well with the delicate flavours of the sea. This wine and food match is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
This wine is crisp and fresh from your first sip to your last, making it the ideal wine for a dinner outdoors during a long sunny evening.
An Asian-Inspired Evening
Show off your cooking skills by making your guests a super fresh and tasty poke bowl. A glass of Mouton Cadet's red wine will go great with this dish, whether you make it with salmon, chicken, tofu or beef.
The subtle combination of red and black fruit aromas makes for a delicious experience with every sip.
A Night Of Daring Dishes
If you think beef tartare is too complicated to make at home, think again. Once you get the hang of this simple recipe, it'll be your go-to to spice up your dinner parties all with minimal effort.
The structure of Mouton Cadet's red makes it an exceptional choice to pair with a bold dish like this. Its aroma and robust palate are an ideal match for the pronounced flavours of a beef tartare.
An Evening With The Classics
Looking for a meal that's quick and easy to whip up? You can't go wrong with a spaghetti bolognese — it's a timeless classic.
Pair it with a smooth wine, like Mouton Cadet's red, and you've got a winning combo whether you're planning a dinner party or just a Wednesday night dinner for two.
For 90 years, Mouton Cadet has been committed to producing the best wine, from grape to glass. One sip is all it takes for you to notice the exceptional quality of these wines.
To pull off these food and wine pairings, you can pick up Mouton Cadet products in store at the SAQ or online; it's $16.10 for the Bordeaux white wine and $17.10 for the Bordeaux red wine.
To learn more about these wines, check out Mouton Cadet's website or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
Narcity does not condone the overconsumption of alcohol. If you're going to drink alcohol, please do so responsibly and only if you're of legal age.
This article was originally published in French on Narcity Quebec.