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Epiphany: what wine to drink with a king's cake?

  • Wed, Jan 3, 2024 at 18:00
In January, the king cake takes pride of place, combining age-old tradition with conviviality. Pair it with the perfect wine for a moment of sharing!
This January, as the new year gets underway and the Epiphany festivities begin, the king's cake takes pride of place on our tables. This tradition goes back centuries to ancient rituals celebrating the arrival of the Three Wise Men. Sharing the galette, with the hidden bean and the crown adorning the head of the king or queen, echoes a fascinating history of conviviality and sharing. As a passionate wine lover, I'm convinced that choosing the perfect companion for this golden delight will enhance your table.

Monsieur Dior frangipane king's cake with Alsace wine

The classic frangipane, rich in almonds and almond cream, calls for a wine that balances the density of flavours. But when Jean Imbert, accompanied by Romuald Bizart and Camille Lochouarn, came up with a galette for the Maison Dior patisserie, it was flavoured with lemon zest frangipane and honey from the House's beehives.

My choice was an Riesling Alsace. The liveliness of this white wine, combined with its subtle notes of peach and citrus, provides a gentle counterpoint to the unctuous texture of the galette.

Monsieur Dior frangipane king's cake with Alsace wine

Shangri-La Paris king's cake with hazelnut flavours and Roussillon wine

An irresistible treat, the galette from pastry chef Maxence Barbot offers a double dose of happiness with its double puff pastry croissant dough, home to addictive praline, gourmet caramel and caramelised hazelnut paste. To enhance them, I suggest a Maury from Roussillon. This naturally sweet wine offers aromas of dried fruit, caramel and chocolate, sure to enhance the delicacy of your galette.

Shangri-La Paris king's cake with hazelnut flavours and Roussillon wine

Brioche cake with fruit and Burgundy Champagne

If your king's cake is a brioche version bursting with candied fruit, then a sparkling wine is in order. A good Burgundy Champagne will elegantly accompany the sweet nuances of the brioche while adding a touch of sophistication to your gourmet crown.

Brioche cake with fruit and Burgundy Champagne U'wine

King's cake with Georges V apples and Alsace wine

This year, the George V's king's cake takes on the air of an apple turnover. On the menu: croissant pastry puff pastry, apples, almond frangipane and tonka beans. For this masterpiece by Guillaume Cabrol, opt for a Gewurztraminer from Alsace. The floral and spicy notes of this dry white wine blend perfectly with the sweet and tart flavours of the apple, creating a harmony that will delight your guests' taste buds.

King's cake with Georges V apples and Alsace wine

King's cake from the Maison du Chocolat and Roussillon wine

The intense combination of chocolate and orange in a galette deserves a wine to match. For this New Year, La Maison du Chocolat is offering a galette with caramelised puff pastry, mandarin frangipane and dark chocolate ganache. A Banyuls from Roussillon will complete this explosive duo! This sweet red wine offers notes of red fruit and spices that echo the nuances of your dessert, a perfect combo... and a winner!

King's cake from the Maison du Chocolat and Roussillon wine

Which wine should you choose with your king's cake?

Enjoying a king's cake becomes an even more special experience when the right wine accompanies it. Choosing the right companion for your golden dessert is not just a question of taste, but also of harmony. Whether you opt for the traditional frangipane or a more daring creation, these pairings are an invitation to perpetuate the art of tasting and to share moments of discovery with those around us. Happy Epiphany!

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