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RSRV Cuvée 4.5

Roasted quails, pan-fried porcini mushrooms and RSRV Cuvée 4.5

3
1 hour
30 minutes
RSRV Cuvée 4.5 expresses an aromatic balance that pairs perfectly with this refined and tasty dish. The woody notes of the cuvée are reminiscent of mushrooms, while its harmonious complexity evokes the tender and delicate flesh of quails. The whole is subtly enhanced by the tangy touch of cranberry juice.


Food and champagne pairing recommended by Philippe Jamesse, head sommelier at Domaines Les Crayères in Reims.
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IngrEdients

For 6 people

  • 6 cleaned quails
  • 240 ml pomegranate juice
  • 120 ml of white wine
  • 60 g dried cranberries
  • 1 large clove garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 15 g butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 slices raw bacon, cut into 6 pieces
  • 25 g breadcrumbs
  • 50 g chopped unsalted pistachios
  • 1 bunch of chopped fresh parsley Pan-fried porcini mushrooms: 750 g porcini mushrooms
  • 1 drizzle of olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • A bunch of flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (about 20)
  • Butter
PrEparation

1.
Combine pomegranate juice with white wine, dried cranberries, garlic and shallots in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until syrup is reduced by a third.

2.
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the butter, cumin and half the bunch of parsley until it has a purée consistency.

3.
Arrange the quails on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper. Place a square of bacon on each quail.

4.
Mix the breadcrumbs and pistachios. Spread the cumin butter on the quails, then sprinkle with the breadcrumb/pistachio mixture, pressing well with a spoon. Bake the quails for 25 to 30 minutes.

5.
Meanwhile, clean the porcini mushrooms, remove the earthy stems and cut them into pieces. Brown them for about 2 minutes in olive oil and remove the excess water. Return them to the heat with butter and finish cooking for about 7 minutes. A few minutes before the end of cooking, add the garlic.

6.
Remove the quails from the oven. Collect the cooking juices and mix them with the previously prepared pomegranate/white wine syrup.

7.
Pour the sauce over the quail, sprinkle with fresh parsley and pistachios. Place the fried porcini mushrooms on the side.