Feast of the kings
This Christian festival celebrates the visit of the three Magi, Melchior, Gaspard and Balthazar, to the infant Jesus. Epiphany is the celebration of the presentation of Jesus to the Three Wise Men. The word epiphany comes from the Latin "epiphania", meaning "appearance". Epiphany takes place 12 days after Christmas.
The galette des rois
Made from circles of puff pastry filled with a mixture of custard and almond cream, the tradition of this dessert The tradition of this dessert dates back to Roman antiquity, when it was customary for the roles of master and slave to be reversed, and for one of them to become "king" for a day. Sharing the galette between them was precisely the way to decide which one.
Christian Le Squer, chef at Le Cinq restaurant in Paris's 8th arrondissement, unveils a light, buttery and fluffy recipe based on ... snow-white! egg whites!
5 champagnes for kings
Ideally enjoyed as a dessert or snack, galettes can be accompanied by a variety of champagnes.Its bubbles delight the palate and give the sensation of eating a lighter galette des rois.Enhance the richness of the cream with a demi-sec champagne such as Cuvée Marie Léopold from the Apollonis range of champagnes by Michel Loriot.This "musical" cuvée is creamy, soft and subtle.A beautiful marriage of elegance.
Flavors of raisin and syrupy fruit on the palate, with Taittinger 's fabulous Cuvée Nocturne!A blend of 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot aged for 4 years in the House cellars to develop its aromas.The perfect accompaniment to almonds and puff pastry, which adds finesse and crunch to the galette.
Champagne Demi-sec by Maison Duval-Leroy is a cuvée of the highest order.Once on the palate, it's easy to see why it's perfect for galettes: it's soft and offers an intense palette of toasty aromas, combined with the roundness of quince and hazelnut!The vinosity of this Demi-Sec brings relief, richness and depth to our January pastry!
The Cuvée des Moines Sec in the purest Besserat de Bellefon style is a perfect match in every way for the galette. On the nose, the champagne is greedy with brioche, marzipan and fruity notes of currants. The palate is smooth, structured and beautifully balanced. A first-rate cuvée!
Laurent-Perrier's Champagne Harmony Demi Sec is a blend of 45% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 15% Meunier.Freshness and intensity define this lovely cuvée.Notes of honey and pine resin follow a nose of dried fruit and roasted coffee.A champagne made for desserts or January 6th tea parties!
