February 21 is Mardi Gras. On this special day for the little ones, anything goes for the grown-ups too! On the festive day preceding the Lenten fast, the fattiest desserts are out. Doughnuts, pancakes or waffles, it’s time to indulge without feeling guilty, because it’s okay, we’ll be careful tomorrow!
These high-calorie desserts can be enjoyed with wine for even greater pleasure. Be careful not to choose a wine that is too sweet, as this would be an awkward pairing.
Choose light wines from the Loire or Alsace, sparkling and dry wines to complement these gourmet desserts…
Loire
- Anjou “la Chapelle” Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec, Château De Fesles Very well-balanced on the palate, with a round, silky attack. No clearly perceptible acidity. Perfect for high-calorie desserts.
- Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Aop, Château De Rochefort A TWIL team favorite, this wine boasts 2 stars in the Guide Hachette. “Generous yet fresh, this Muscadet displays a certain ambition. Its notes of ripe fruit and melon, its juicy, well-balanced structure, served by beautiful bitters, form a complex expression of the cru.”
Alsace
- Riesling Grand Cru Sporen, Scheidecker Et Fils : a great, affordable Cru, perfect for pairing with sugar pancakes. On the palate, the wine is rich and structured. The finish is persistent and opens with a beautiful minerality.
- Crémant Brut Prestige “émotion”, Jean Baptiste Adam How can we talk about Alsace without suggesting a crémant? This fresh cuvée opens with notes of citrus fruit and white peach, as well as butter and honey. On the palate, expressive aromas of ripe fruit and brioche bread give this Crémant an intense style. Perfect with brioche.
Sparkling and dry wines
- Crémant Giersberger Pinot Noir (Rosé), Cave De Ribeauvillé : A perfect rosé to accompany doughnuts or waffles with red fruit jam. Its aromas are greedy and its mouthfeel is fresh.
- Brut Grand Cru, Champagne Th. Small Behind a limpid gold color crowned by a tonic effervescence, we discover intense, complex and subtly evolved scents: peach, pear, kirsch, plum, buttered brioche… In the same register, the palate is ample, round and long, fresh enough not to give in on elegance.” (3 stars in the Guide Hachette des Vins)
Mardi Gras is the place to be! 🎊
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