{"id":8905,"date":"2025-01-14T10:17:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T09:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=8905"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:59:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T10:59:49","slug":"wine-pairing-galette-des-rois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wine-pairing-galette-des-rois\/","title":{"rendered":"What wine to drink with a galette des Rois?"},"content":{"rendered":"

? The galette des rois, an emblematic dessert celebrated the world over, has its roots in the pagan festivals of Antiquity. Among the Romans, it was shared during winter solstice celebrations. In a tradition similar to the one we know today, a child was placed under the table to distribute the slices of cake. In those days, the bean symbolized ephemeral power: whoever found it was crowned king or queen for the day, with the possibility of having all his or her wishes granted. To enhance this dessert, a sweet wine or cider is an ideal choice. With the wealth of galette des rois variations around the world, discover here the best pairings between wine and galette des rois to sublimate every bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In France, we make a \"frangipane\" galette des rois.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

? The basis of frangipane is an almond-based preparation. The cream is quite heavy and naturally releases a lot of aroma. So you'll need a sweet white so as not to contrast too much, but with a certain balance so that the dessert isn't too heavy. If you don't want no sweet wine<\/strong>set off on a Chardonnay<\/strong> very exuberant. Some Chardonnays from Loire<\/a> <\/strong>offers this aromatic profile, with aromas of almond and juicy fruit, and above all a lovely fatness. <\/span>
\nIf, on the other hand, you want a little sugar, you can still use the same grape variety, the chardonnay<\/strong>. In France, there are appellations or vins de pays that vinify it as a sweet wine. You can also opt for chenin<\/strong> which will offer aromas of white fruits and juicy fruits that will go very well together. You'll find these wines in the following appellations Coteaux-du-Layon<\/strong>, Quarts-de-Chaume<\/strong> or even Bonnezeaux<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A few ideas of wineries and their great wines to accompany a galette des rois :\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n