Muscat
de Beaumes de Venise
« Nearly two thousand years ago, Pliny the Elder wrote
in his Natural History: "The Muscat grape has been grown for a long time
in Beaumes and its wine is remarkable".
In 1248, St. Louis took supplies of it with him on his
7th Crusade, and during the early 14th century, at the time of the reign of Pope
Clement V, production was increased by 70 hectares to cater for the demand from
the Popes' Palace in Avignon».
Pont-l'Évêque
A French cheese, manufactured in Normandie. It is probably the oldest Norman cheese still in production. The
cheese has been made in Normandy since at least the 12th century, and local
legend claims that it was first made in a Norman abbey. A manuscript from the
time writes that a fine meal should always end with some "angelot",
the name used for the cheese at the time. The cheese became popular across the
country from the 16th century onwards, when it obtained the name of the village
around which its production was centred. Source : Wikipedia
Both Muscat de Beaumes de Venise and
Pont-l'Évêque
have an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC).
Great choices Sixte. I will indulge myself with your delicacies. Vera
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DeleteWow, what a great duo, a snack and the Muscat. Thanks Sixte. Sara
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Sara. Sixte
DeleteIs Muscat a sweet wine, please? Vicky
ReplyDeleteYes Vicky, it is actually. We drink it in France before meal, with nibbles and Canapés, we call it apéritif. Best, Sixte
DeleteCan I buy Pont-L'Évêgue cheese in the supermarket? Thanks, Tracey
ReplyDeleteYes, sorry about that Tracey. I will mentioned it on the post. You can find it absolutely everywhere (it is why I choose this one actually...): large Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose...Best, Sixte
DeleteThank you for the info about the cheese and the wine. It makes it special to consume. Hilary
ReplyDeleteThank you Hilary. I think it's always nice to know where the food you eat comes from... Best, Sixte
DeleteHi Sixte, I like your choices. Subtle, simple, but always perfect. Rebecca
ReplyDeleteOh Rebecca, I am very touched by your nice comment, thank you. Sixte
DeleteGood stuff, Sixte. You are always spot on with your suggestions. Brenda
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much Brenda...Sixte
DeleteNice food and drink. You always bring something new to the table, Sixte. Cheers, Tula
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Tula for your nice comment. Sixte
DeleteI enjoyed the Muscat wine tonight. It was very good. Pat
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Pat. Did you try the wraps as well? It goes perfectly with the sweetness of the wine...Best, Sixte
DeleteNo, I did not. Perhaps next time. Thanks. Pat
DeleteSixte, your cheese wrapped in ham is tried and tested. It is excellent. The readers of this blog - try it!!! Alessandra
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Alessandra. I am sure they will follow you...in testing now...Best, Sixte
DeleteI like to go to your blog whenever I can ( not often enough). It is full if innovative ideas. Keep going Sixte. Mary
ReplyDeleteYour comment is so kind...Thank you so much Mary. Best, Sixte
DeleteSixte, your food and music are so sensual. I can't get enough of your blog. You are so inspiring. Thank you. Iris
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much Iris. I am very touched and pleased by your comment...Best, Sixte
DeleteI liked Muscat wine, but my husband found it too sweet. He enjoyed the cheese and ham wraps though. Everybody is happy. Thanks Sixte. Sally
ReplyDeleteSorry for your husband Sally. French men usually like sweet wine like Montbazillac. But muscat maybe is a little bit too sweet... I am happy the wraps went well though...Best, Sixte
DeleteThank you Sixte for your nice recipes. Susan
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Susan. Sixte
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