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Blanched Green Aspargus With Light Herb Emulsion and Floral Finish recipe

Enjoy with La Grande Dame 2018 (10–12 °C) for a pairing that is fresh, subtle, and refined.

Serves 4

Ingredients

Green Asparagus​

  • 12 large green asparagus spears, trimmed​
  • Fine sea salt​
  • Ice water, for chilling​


Light Herb Emulsion​

  • 80 g baby spinach​
  • 12–16 basil leaves, plus a few young basil shoots for garnish​
  • 150 ml light vegetable broth​
  • 1 tbsp mild olive oil​
  • 2–3 tbsp unsweetened plant milk (oat or almond)​
  • A pinch of lemon zest or citrus powder​
  • Fine sea salt​





Finishing Touches​

  • White edible flowers, with a few yellow accents​
  • Young cress or basil shoots​
  • Citrus fleur de sel, or fleur de sel with a hint of citrus zest​
  • White pepper, very lightly (optional)
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Preparation

1.Asparagus​

Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted water for 2–3 minutes, until tender yet crisp. Immediately transfer to ice water, then drain and pat dry. Keep at room temperature to preserve their pure flavor.​

2.Light Herb Emulsion​

Blanch the spinach for 10–15 seconds, then chill and squeeze dry. Blend with basil, warm vegetable broth, olive oil, and plant milk until smooth, fluid, and airy. Season with fine sea salt and a touch of lemon zest or citrus powder.​

3.Plating​

Place one asparagus spear diagonally on each plate. Trace a thin line of herb emulsion alongside. Finish with a pinch of citrus fleur de sel, a few young shoots, and edible flowers for a fresh, elegant presentation.​

A refined pairing with La Grande Dame 2018

La Grande Dame 2018 brings out the subtlety of blanched green asparagus. Its freshness, fine minerality, and delicate citrus notes enhance the vegetable’s natural sweetness and crisp texture. The light herb emulsion adds a silky, airy dimension, while a touch of citrus fleur de sel and edible flowers completes the dish with elegance and lightness. A fresh, precise, and refined pairing.​

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