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"A 1999 Pomerol wine from Bordeaux and Coquilles St. Jacquesscallops set the refined tone for their cordial, if not overly gushing,exchange."
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> On Apr 7, 8:01 am, DaleW > wrote:
>> Were they matched together? That would be....different.
>> Isn't Coquilles St Jacques scallops redundant?
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> I'm confused about this also. AFAIK, it refers both to the shellfish
> itself, and a dish made with scallops simmered in wine, then mixed
> with mushrooms, shallot, butter, and cream - and often served in a
> scallop shell.
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> He was probably referring to that dish.
>
I've never heard of coquilles St Jacques meaning anything but
"scallops," not any specific dish. FWIW, I think its just
sloppy writing.
-E
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