The perfect mid saison pairing with our Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Esprit des Vestiges
By Nolwenn Quiot-Ducarre
As days grow cooler, nothing compares to a comforting dish that combines richness with elegance. Pork tenderloin cooked gently in a casserole, served with crispy Swedish-style potatoes, is a refined and convivial recipe. Paired with our Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Esprit des Vestiges, it becomes a true gastronomic experience—balanced, elegant, and full of harmony.
✨ Signature ingredient: pork tenderloin
Tender and juicy, pork tenderloin is a delicate cut of meat that thrives with gentle, slow cooking. Paired with the sweetness of figs and the crispness of Swedish potatoes, it reveals its full character in a subtle and delicious balance.
🍴 Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2 pork tenderloins
- 8 potatoes
- 200 ml veal stock
- 4 fresh figs
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, rosemary)
- 1 onion
- A knob of butter
- Olive oil
- Cooking oil
- Paprika
- Fleur de sel & freshly ground pepper
👩🍳 Preparation
Swedish-style potatoes
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly without peeling them.
- Slice them into thin layers, cutting only ¾ through (tip: place two chopsticks on each side of the potato to avoid cutting too far).
- Mix olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper for the glaze.
- Brush the potatoes with the glaze, place them in an oven dish with a splash of water, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 50 minutes.
- Halfway through cooking, brush on more glaze for extra flavor.
Pork tenderloin casserole
- Slice the onion and brown it with butter and a splash of cooking oil in a casserole. Remove and set aside.
- Sear the pork tenderloins on all sides until golden.
- Add the onion back in with the bouquet garni, deglaze with veal stock, and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- Add the halved figs during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Plate and drizzle with the cooking juices.
🍷 Wine pairing
To complement this autumnal dish, our Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Esprit des Vestiges shines with finesse. Its floral and white fruit notes pair beautifully with the tender pork and caramelized sweetness of the figs. Its fresh minerality balances the richness of the dish, creating an elegant and refined pairing.
“Rare and precious, this white wine embodies refinement. It captures the freshness of the Mistral wind and the minerality of the soil, offering remarkable elegance.”
Bon appétit !
