What to Drink with Crêpes for Candlemas? - Food & Wine Pairings

According to popular belief, Candlemas is a celebration of the coming of spring. Much better known as an occasion to enjoy crêpes, Candlemas is now celebrated over several days in early February.

The sure bets...

Loire Valley wines are perfect for their elegance and fruitiness. Try:

• A Vouvray, the rosés of the Loire, and the rosés of Anjou.
• You may prefer Champagne, provided it is brut.

For fans of the classic, indulgent chocolate-banana crêpe, try:

• A red Banyuls or Maury from Roussillon.
• AnAlsace Pinot Noir would be a good choice for a white wine.
• A Muscat de Rivesaltes from Languedoc
• A Rasteau from the Rhône Valley.

You’ll also love the white-of-whites crémant from Domaine François Schwach. It has a crisp, biscuit-like aroma with fresh notes of Golden Delicious apples. On the palate, it’s lively and vibrant, with delicate bubbles.

Prefer a savory crepe? (Or a "galette," if you prefer!)

Pair the traditional "compleète" (ham, egg, and perfectly melted Emmental cheese) with a fresh, light red wine. Discover Château La Calisse’s “Classic Red” vintage. It offers a spring-like bouquet and an explosion of freshly picked blackberries. On the palate, it’s rich and indulgent, with an invigorating finish.

And to avoid making a mistake when pairing crêpes with wine...

When it comes to sweet crêpes, anything goes! There aren’t really any wines you should avoid—the important thing is to enjoy yourself (but in moderation!). However, be careful when choosing a wine to pair with savory crêpes: red wines with sharp tannins may leave a harsh aftertaste on your palate.

Now that you're all set, all you need to know is how to fold them!