February is all about Carnival, colourful festivities, fancy dress and, above all... irresistible treats! Beignets, crêpes, merveilles or waffles, every region has its own sweet traditions. But did you know that these sweet treats also go well with wine? Here are some surprising combinations to liven up your Carnival snacks!
🥞 Pancakes and sparkling wines: lightness first!
Whether plain, sweet or lightly scented with orange blossom, crêpes are the perfect accompaniment to a sparkling wine. A brut rosé or a Sparkling Muscat will add a touch of freshness and finesse, balancing the soft texture of the crêpes.
🍩 Doughnuts and sweet wines: the perfect combination of sweetness and sweetness
Whether they're made with apples, cream or simply sprinkled with sugar, Carnival doughnuts go well with an sweet white winelike our cuvée l'Or du Temps. Its rich aroma enhances the gourmet flavours of the doughnuts without being too heavy.
✨ Wonders & dry white wine: a subtle contrast
Les merveilles, those crunchy little doughnuts, love contrasts! A crisp, dry white wineas a FendantIt breaks down the fatty, sweet side of the wine by adding a lovely freshness. It's the ideal match for those who prefer balance rather than 100% sweetness.
🧇 Chocolate waffles & gourmet red wines
There's nothing better than a crispy waffle, covered in melting chocolate... and accompanied by a red wine with notes of black fruit and spices. A Cornalin or a Pinot Noir A slightly spicy taste will work wonders with chocolate, intensifying its aromas while adding a lovely roundness.
🍊 Bugnes and orange wine: an unexpected pairing
These light, citrus-flavoured doughnuts are a surprisingly good accompaniment to an orange wine ! Produced from a prolonged maceration of white grapes, this type of wine develops aromas of apricot, honey and spices that enhance the zesty notes of the bugnes.
🎭 And you, which agreement do you dare to try out for Carnival? Let us know in the comments or come and discover our suggestions straight from the cellar! 🍷🎉
