Meal and wine pairing
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Pear charlotte with caramel custard
Charlotte : dessert made with biscuits, sponge cake or bread surrounding a heart filled with compote, jam, cream, jelly or fruit puree.
Custard : mixture of milk or cream, egg yolks and sugar flavored with vanilla.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Barsac
White
Serve at 08-12. °C (46-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”
Champagne Demi-sec
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old. ”
Sauternes
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 8 years old.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth. ”