Meal and wine pairing
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Gingerbread charlotte
Charlotte : dessert made with biscuits, sponge cake or bread surrounding a heart filled with compote, jam, cream, jelly or fruit puree.
Synonyms: Gingerbread icebox cakeThis dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Alsace Grand cru Gewurztraminer
White
Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)
Main grape variety: Gewurztraminer
“ Prefer a pairing with a wine with a lot of residual sugar
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”
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. ”
Côtes de Duras
White
Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)
“ Prefer a pairing with a developed wine.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”
Saussignac
White
Serve at 08-12. °C (46-54 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old. ”