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Mendiants

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Desserts and Sweet Courses

Mendiants

Mendiants : chocolate disk garnished with candied fruits and dried fruits (originally almonds, figs, hazelnuts, raisins)

Synonyms

  • Chocolate mendiants

This dish pairs well with 9 drinks :

Alsace Pinot gris

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.
Prefer a pairing with a wine with few residual sugar.
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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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Bourru wine

Bourru wine
Other alcoholic beverage(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 weeks.
Once you open the bottle, consume it within 3 days.
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Hermitage Vin de paille

Hermitage Vin de paille
Straw wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

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

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.
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