wine dessert

Cauhapé Ballet d'Octobre Jurançon Moelleux

Jurançon, France
Late-harvest Petit Manseng moelleux; extraordinary — mango, passion fruit, apricot, honey, ginger and a rapier acidity; rivalling great Sauternes in complexity and longevity.
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The great Southwestern pairing; sweet Jurançon acidity cuts foie richness; fig echoes wine's fruit.
classic starter
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Ginger and mango in wine echo accompaniments; sweet-acid balance matches foie richness.
classic starter
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Sweet-acidic Jurançon stands up to Roquefort; acidity cuts fungal pungency; honey bridges.
established cheese
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Passion fruit in wine echoes the brûlée topping; acidity prevents over-sweetness.
established dessert