Unless you’ve been walking round the underground with your eyes closed you can’t fail to have noticed the posters for the newly released (in the UK at least) Ratatouille - an animated film about a gastronomic rat. For entirely understandable reasons I couldn’t persuade my husband or any of my grown-up children to come with me to see it but it seems to have captured the imagination of the critics as well as the public - including in France where it's been a smash hit.
What wine goes with ratatouille?
So what do you drink with a rat-at-too-ee which, for those of you who are not familiar with it, is a Provencal vegetable stew of courgettes/zucchini, peppers and aubergine/eggplant. You’re most likely to be having some kind of meat with it too - probably something like some grilled lamb with rosemary, oregano, thyme and garlic.
Although Chateau Latour features in the film - and would probably go with the dish - it might be just a tad out-of- reach for everyday drinking so I suggest one of the following:
- A robust southern French red such as a Ctes-du-Roussillon
- A Costires-de-Nmes
- A Faugres from the Languedoc
- An inexpensiveSyrah from France or Argentina would work pretty well too
- Or even a strong dryrosélike a Bandol
* According to Wikipedia, there were plans for Disney and Pixar to launch a French-produced wine into Costco under the Ratatouille label to coincide with the film’s release but they had to abandon the project when the California Wine Institute drew attention to regulations that restrict the use of cartoon characters on labels (to avoid attracting under-age drinkers)! Interestingly their choice of wine was a Burgundian Chardonnay - not the cleverest pairing!
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🍷 Wine pairing
Ratatouille shouts for red. You will need a wine that has enough body to deal with the depth and herby flavours of the dish. An Italian Chianti or an Australian Shiraz would work.
What wine is ego drinking in Ratatouille? ›
Restaurant critic Anton Ego, voiced by Peter O'Toole in the 2007 Disney film Ratatouille, orders a bottle of Cheval Blanc 1947 to accompany "some fresh, clear, well-seasoned perspective".
What alcohol pairs well with Ratatouille? ›
Ratatouille, with its explosive and concentrated flavours provided by the vegetables and herbs, can be enjoyed with rosé, red or white wine.
What goes well with ratatouille? ›
Ratatouille can be the main dish with a side of crusty bread or a salad accompanying a meal, but it's also good served over polenta, pasta, mashed potatoes, quinoa, and rice. Use it as a filling for omelets and tarts or as a side for grilled or roasted meats.
What is a substitute for red wine in ratatouille? ›
If you're seeking a substitute for red wine, consider replacing one-for-one with:
- Alcohol-free red wine.
- Beef broth.
- Chicken broth.
- Red wine vinegar (use ½ vinegar and ½ water for similar flavor results)
- Cranberry juice*
- Pomegranate juice*
Alter Ego is one of the best known second wine, thanks to its name. Though initially created as a second label for the renowned Third Growth Margaux property, Château Palmer, Alter Ego has a cult-like following of its own.
Who is the wine guy in Ratatouille? ›
Chef Skinner (simply known as Skinner) is the main antagonist of Disney•Pixar's 2007 animated feature film Ratatouille.
What does Remy serve in Ego? ›
Remy chose to serve Ego a dish of ratatouille, which is so brilliant it reminds Ego of his mother's cooking. Tears flow from his eyes, and when he requests to see the chef, Linguini and Colette tell him that he'll have to wait until after the customers have gone. When the closing hour is struck, Linguini reveals Remy.
What's the best drink to mix with Remy Martin? ›
For a simple, long drink as an aperitif, cognac can be consumed with tonic or ginger ale. In Rémy Martin VSOP, this brings out notes of fresh fruit, and even licorice. This is how the aperitif is typically enjoyed by the locals in Cognac.
What do you drink St Remy with? ›
Try These 5 co*cktail Recipes with St-Rémy Brandy
- Lion Lemonade. 1/5 oz St Remy Signature. Top sparkling lemonade. ...
- Rose Sangria. 250 ml St Remy VSOP. 500 ml Watermelon Juice. ...
- St-Rémy Fizzy Sangria. 1 oz St-Rémy VSOP. 0.5 oz Cointreau. ...
- Red Sangria. 250 ml St Remy VSOP. 200 ml orange/pineapple Juice. ...
- XO Iced Coffee. 1.5 oz St Remy Xo.
"Amber ale goes really good with a lot of vegetables that you would grill or a classic ratatouille.
What wine do you drink with Italian food? ›
Chianti. Chianti is perhaps one of the most popular wines to pair with Italian dishes. Chianti is a very dry red wine that goes best with a cheese dish or a light salad, although you can pair Chianti with any meal for a true Italian culinary experience.
What beer goes with Ratatouille? ›
"Amber ale goes really good with a lot of vegetables that you would grill or a classic ratatouille.
What goes with prosecco wine? ›
Everybody knows that bubblies go perfectly with crudités in general. Whether with oysters, clams, truffles, or simply with shrimp and prawns, Prosecco balances the flavor of these ingredients and brings them out with its dry, delicate taste. It's also excellent when combined with exotic sushi and sashimi.
What do you drink Sauvignon Blanc with? ›
Think grilled asparagus with parsley, sautéed green beans and mint, and big salads topped in basil. For protein, fish, chicken and pork, especially with citrus sauces, work great. Riper, higher alcohol Sauvignon Blanc like those from Napa, can handle heavier sauces and grilled white meats.
