What to drink with Candlemas pancakes?

According to popular belief, the celebration of Candlemas is a tribute to the coming spring. Much better known as a time to enjoy pancakes, Candlemas is now celebrated for several days in early February. Which wine to choose to accompany our favorite pancakes? Whether savory orsweet, cider and beer reign supreme. For those who love wine or those who say no to routine, follow my advice...

The sure values...

Loire wines are perfect for their finesse and fruitiness. Try :

• AVouvray,the Rosés of the Loire and the Rosésof Anjou.
• You may preferChampagnes, as long as they are brut.

For those who like the traditional and gourmet chocolate-banana pancake, choose :

• ABanyuls orMaury fromRoussillon in red.
• A pinot noir fromAlsace would be the right choice for white.
• AMuscat de Rivesaltes from Languedoc
• ARasteau from the Rhone Valley.

You may also like a white crémant from the Domaine François Schwach. A crisp nose like a cookie, with crunchy notes of Golden apples. A mouth that has punch, punctuated by delicate bubbles.

More like a salted pancake? (or "galette", depending on your preference!)

With the traditional complete(ham, egg, emmental cheese melted to perfection): a fresh and light red. Discover the "classic red" vintage ofChâteau La Calisse. A springtime nose; an explosion of just-picked blackberries. A greedy mouth with an invigorating finish.

And to avoid making a mistake when pairing pancakes and wine...

With sweet pancakes, anything goes! There is not really a wine to avoid, the important thing is to enjoy it (but in moderation!). On the other hand, be careful if you choose a wine to accompany your savoury pancakes: red wines with sharp tannins are likely to coat your palate.

Now that you're ready, all you have to do is know how to fold them!