The Pairing Library
Three cheese cauliflower and broccoli gratin
A rich, salty cheese sauce needs acidity to cut it, and a white with some body to match its weight. Cauliflower and broccoli carry a cabbage family pungency that bubbles help to lift, while a hard, tannic red would clash with both the cheese and the greens.
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