Food and wine pairing

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Cognac

Spirit(s) and liqueur(s)

Serve at 18-24°C or 64-75 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more.

Synonyms

Eau-de-vie de Cognac
Eau-de-vie des Charentes

This drink pairs well with 15 dishes:

Desserts and Sweet Courses

Chocolate and orange dessert

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 12 months.

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Chocolate and orange trifle

Trifle : dessert made with fruit and sponge cake soaked in fruit juice (or alcohol), sometimes layered with jam, custard, and whipped cream.

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 12 months.

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Chocolate praline dome cake

Milk chocolate dome filled with praline mousse.

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 12 months.

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Chocolate truffles

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 12 months.

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A dark-colored Christmas cake, slowly steamed with dried fruits, nuts, brown sugar or molasses, and often beef suet. It is flavored with beer (such as porter or stout), a spirit like brandy, or citrus juice. Traditionally, it is flambéed with cognac or rum before serving.

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 12 months.

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