Perfect Bordeaux Wine Pairings for Local Delights

It’s customary to pair local products together, so here are two Bordeaux wines for two perfect pairings.

1) The Perfect Pairing: Sauternes

Caramelized, firm, and slightly vanilla-flavored, cannelés are a complex dessert that demands a wine of similar character. We recommend a Sauternes, ideally aged 4 or 5 years. Typically sweet, fruity, and fresh, Sauternes offers a rich and balanced mouthfeel that contrasts beautifully with the cannelé’s slightly chewy texture.

Our Suggestion:

DOMAINE DE CARBONNIEU - REFLETS DE CARBONNIEU - AOC SAUTERNES

• Varietal: Semillon
• Color: Crystal-clear
• Aromas: Exotic fruits, white flowers, with honey notes
• Palate: Rich and fresh with citrus hints

Enjoy this wine as a dessert or an aperitif.

2) The Original Pairing: Pineau des Charentes

If you want to step off the beaten path, consider a more unique Bordeaux wine: Pineau des Charentes. This wine is made with cognac, resulting in a higher alcohol content that complements the rum flavor found in cannelés. Its aromatic nose of fruits and spices, along with its rich character, pairs exceptionally well with the complex flavors of cannelés.

Our Suggestion:

DOMAINE SAVINAUD- PINEAU BLANC - AOC PINEAU DES CHARENTES

• Varietal: Ugni
• Color: Pale yellow with brilliant reflections
• Aromas: Fruity and floral with vanilla notes
• Palate: Bold attack followed by a sense of breadth and generosity

Ideal as an aperitif or with fish.