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Poirineau

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Poirineau

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

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

This drink pairs well with 155 dishes:

Desserts and Sweet Courses

Pear ambassadeur

Pear ambassadeur
Sponge cake soaked in Grand Marnier (sometimes Kirsch), layered with pastry cream filled with pear, and topped with a layer of marzipan (typically green).
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 6 months.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Pear and chocolate crumble

Pear and chocolate crumble
Crumble : a baked dish consisting of a layer of fruits, vegetables, meat, etc., topped with a crumbly mixture of butter, flour, and sugar, baked until the topping is crisp.
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 6 months.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Pear and vanilla crumble

Pear and vanilla crumble
Crumble : a baked dish consisting of a layer of fruits, vegetables, meat, etc., topped with a crumbly mixture of butter, flour, and sugar, baked until the topping is crisp.
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 6 months.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Pear bavarian cream

Pear bavarian cream
Bavarian cream : custard with whipped cream and gelatin flavored with alcohol.
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 6 months.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Pear dartois

Pear dartois
Dartois : two strips of puff pastry surrounding a filling.
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 6 months.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Pear diplomat pudding

Pear diplomat pudding
Sponge cake soaked with Grand Marnier (sometimes kirsch) with a pastry cream filled with pear and covered with Chantilly cream topped with a candied cherry.
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 6 months.
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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Pear marquise

Pear marquise
Marquise : dessert or frozen dessert made with chocolate mousse (white, milk or dark chocolate).
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 6 months.
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