Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Saint Emilion

Top flavour pairings and Saint Emilion recipes, revealed through the hidden methmatics of flavour.

Saint Emilion immediately conjures the embrace of cherry and the bracing kiss of oak, yet its initial sweetness is only the overtone. Beneath lies a complex tapestry of delicate plum, whispers of blackberry, and the sweet aroma of vanilla, contributing remarkable depth. And the artistry of the kitchen begins when we seek out pairings that allow these notes to truly sing, to harmonise in unexpected and delightful ways.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our findings reveal, for instance, how beef fillet's ferrous tones can ground Saint Emilion, or how bay leaf's eugenolic notes create an unexpectedly harmonious bridge with the juicy sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like earthy, floral, and spice, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

The Flavour Code

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Cherry Notes

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between cherry and clove flavours. Since Saint Emilion has a distinct cherry-like flavour, try pairing it with the clove-like flavours of bay leaf.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Saint Emilion with bay leaf.

Harmonious Flavours Of Saint Emilion

Just as our analysis reveals that cherry and clove-like notes often complement each other, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in Saint Emilion. For instance, the oaky notes of Saint Emilion are strongly associated with chanterelle and petrichor flavours.

The aroma notes associated with the various accents of Saint Emilion can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of beef fillet offers many of the aromas complementary to Saint Emilion, including ferrous and bovine notes. Because the flavour profile of beef fillet has many of the of the features that are complementary to Saint Emilion, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of beef fillet across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Saint Emilion.

Recipes That Pair Saint Emilion With Beef Fillet

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Saint Emilion, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Saint Emilion, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the accents complementary to Saint Emilion.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Saint Emilion), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.