Meal and wine pairing

Pear ambassadeur

Sponge cake soaked with Grand Marnier (sometimes kirsch) with a layer of custard filled with pear and covered with marzipan (usually green).

Synonyms: Pear ambassador

See also : Diplomate aux poires

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Main grape variety: Gewurztraminer

“ Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 years old and more. ”

White

Sparkling wine

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. ”

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

“ Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old. ”