Bûche de Noël - or Christmas Log - is said to date back to around 1870, when a Parisian pastry maker was inspired by the Christmas Eve ritual of burning a log in the fire. The traditional recipe features a rolled light sponge cake, filled with cream or buttercream and covered with chocolate ganache. An indulgent dessert to end a delicious feast!
Alamos Velvet, Mendoza, Argentina A sweet and juicy red wine, with raspberry and strawberry fruit flavours that will bring out the taste of any berries you use in your Bûche de Noël. The finish is soft and sweet, with round, velvety tannins that will enhance the luxurious chocolate taste of your dessert.
Cockburn’s Fine Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial, Champagne, France
For a classic Chocolate Bûche de Noël, the nutty, butterscotch notes of this Tawny Port complement the rich, chocolaty layers and the slight sweetness enhances
A classic Champagne, it’s vibrant with green apple and gentle lemon, followed by satisfying notes of nuts and brioche.
This Champagne has a smooth enveloping texture that won’t overpower the rich flavours of the chocolate log.
the cocoa flavours without overwhelming the palate.
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