Meal and wine pairing
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Mendiant
France. Grand Est. Alsace.
Cake made with stale bread, seasonal fruits and milk, gently baked in a buttered mold.
Preferably served warm.
This dish pairs well with 8 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
Alsace Pinot gris
Still white wine(s)
Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.
Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.
Arbois Pupillin Vin de paille
Straw wine(s)
Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.
Can be drunk from : 5 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more.
Arbois Vin de paille
Straw wine(s)
Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.
Can be drunk from : 5 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 30 years old and more.
Banyuls Traditionnel Rouge
Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)
Serve at 14-16°C or 57-61 °F.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 20 years old and more.
Côtes du Jura Vin de paille
Straw wine(s)
Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.
Can be drunk from : 5 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 30 years old and more.
Hermitage Vin de paille
Straw wine(s)
Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.
Can be drunk from : 5 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 30 years old and more.
L’Etoile Vin de paille
Straw wine(s)
Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.
Can be drunk from : 5 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 30 years old and more.
Maury Rouge
Still red wine(s)
Serve at 14-16°C or 57-61 °F.
Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 8 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine with residual sugar.