Pairing with 1990 Ch. Le Gay

Jean Pierre Lawrence asked what main courses would best accompany 1990 Ch. Le Gay.

Nick says:

Merlot as it matures develops earthy mushroom secondary aromas, and it becomes silky and rich. 1990 Ch Le Gay, Pomerol should be all of those things. Roast lamb or beef - actually I'd say lamb with left bank and beef with right bank. But if a roast lacks inspiration I'd pick up on the mouthfeel or the mushroom element.

Mouth feel food - try a proper old fashioned steak and kidney pudding made with suet pastry; use lamb or pig's kidneys and they will give the dish richness and a wonderfully smooth, savoury gravy will match the Pomerol whilst the tannins will handle the fat content of the suet.

Or if mushrooms tickle the taste buds go for a classic Beef Wellington. You can put pâté de foie gras around the meat but I find this so rich and just too much - I prefer to use a coating of mushrooms, or mushroom pâté around the beef - that would be wonderful with the Pomerol. 

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