Preparation
30 min
Cooking time
45 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Wine service
8-10 °c

Ingredients

  • Short-grain paella rice 400 g
  • Chicken thighs 6
  • King prawns 12
  • Mussels 500 g
  • Squid 300 g
  • Chorizo 150 g
  • Red pepper 1
  • Peas 150 g
  • Onion 1
  • Crushed tomatoes 200 g
  • Saffron 1 sachet
  • Chicken stock 1.2 l
  • Olive oil 5 tbsp
  • Lemon 1

Preparation

  1. In a large paella pan, brown the chicken in the olive oil, then set aside.
  2. Sauté the onion, pepper and sliced chorizo, then add the squid and tomatoes.
  3. Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes until translucent.
  4. Pour in the hot saffron stock, return the chicken and cook for 20 minutes without stirring.
  5. Add the prawns, mussels and peas, then cook for a further 10 minutes.
  6. Cover with a tea towel for 5 minutes off the heat and serve with lemon wedges.

THE PAIRING ON THE PALATE

Tête de Bélier Rosé, the ideal pairing

Tête de Bélier Rosé, AOP Languedoc, combines notes of citrus and tangy small fruit that answer the saffron, and its touch of spice goes with the chorizo and prawns.

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IN BRIEF

The essentials of pairing wine and paella


Answers to the most frequently asked questions about this pairing.

Which wine to serve with paella?
A Languedoc rosé, such as Tête de Bélier Rosé, goes with the seafood, the chicken and the saffron alike.
Rosé or white with paella?
Rosé is the most versatile. A dry white also works, especially for a seafood-only paella.
At what temperature should the rosé be served?
Between 8 and 10°C, to keep its aromas while remaining refreshing.
Which other cuvées to choose?
Watusi and Loup du Pic Rosé, fresh and fruity, are also great options for a summer meal.

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