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Chocolate and Griottines twelfth night cake

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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Chocolate and Griottines twelfth night cake

Griottines : cherries macerated in a kirsch liqueur.

Synonyms

  • Chocolate and Griottines epiphany cake
  • Chocolate and Griottines french king cake

See also:

  • Galette des rois au chocolat

This dish pairs well with 12 drinks :

Arbois Vin de paille

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.
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Banyuls Traditionnel rouge

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.
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Guignolet

Guignolet
Spirit(s) and liqueur(s)

Serve at 06-10°C or 43-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.
Once you open the bottle, can last it in the fridge for several months..
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Kriek lambic

Kriek lambic
Beer(s)

Serve at 06-09°C or 43-48 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.
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L'Etoile Vin de paille

L'Etoile Vin de paille
Straw wine(s)

Serve at 10-16°C or 50-61 °F.

Can be drunk from : 5 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 15 to 30 years old and more.
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Maury Grenat

Maury Grenat
Mistelle(s), fortified 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.
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Moulis

Moulis
Still red wine(s)

Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 15 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a developed wine.
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Rasteau Grenat

Rasteau Grenat
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) : 10 years old and more.
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Rivesaltes Grenat

Rivesaltes Grenat
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) : 10 years old and more.
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Robust porter

Robust porter
Beer(s)

Serve at 06-08°C or 43-46 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 6 years old.
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