Meal and wine pairing
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Ambassadeur
Sponge cake soaked in Grand Marnier (sometimes Kirsch), layered with pastry cream filled with candied fruits, and topped with marzipan (typically green).
Synonyms:
- Ambassador
This dish pairs well with 8 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
Arbois Vin de paille
Vins de paille
Serve at 12-14°C ou 54-57 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 30 years old and more.
Côtes du Jura Vin de paille
Vins de paille
Serve at 12-14°C ou 54-57 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 30 years old and more.
Hermitage Vin de paille
Vins de paille
Serve at 12-14°C ou 54-57 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 30 years old and more.
L’Etoile Vin de paille
Vins de paille
Serve at 12-14°C ou 54-57 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 30 years old and more.
Sauternes
Vins moelleux et liquoreux blancs
Serve at 08-12°C ou 46-54 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 6 years old, 10 years at least for a 1855 classed growth.
Serving wine : 08 to 09°C (46-48°F) for wines less than 7 years old. 10 to 12°C (50-54 °F) above.
Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more for a 1855 classed growth.
Pair with a wine of at least 5 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more.