melting Camembert at Champagne + Fromage ©Rosana_McPhee |
Champagne is, in essence, a sparkling wine from the Champagne area in France. These fine wines are produced from grapes from the region and under the strict rules and regulations of the appellation, which includes secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to create carbonation, the much-loved bubbles.
Lately, I have been trying some delicious Champagne and food pairing. My latest champagne adventure was at my local Champagne + Fromage in Brixton. They have a new addition to their menu that features melting Camembert with different and exciting toppings, each one paired with various champagnes. Their champagne cellar contains only bottles from small growers, and family run businesses who produce limited and small quantities of quality champagne with great care.
Some of the baked Camembert we tried
Montbelliard sausage and wholegrain mustard baked camembert, mixed leaf salad and new potatoes. Corsican Ham & Red Pepper Jam, The Pesto & Tomato is very popular with the Italians
Other options are Garlic & Herb, Figs & Thyme, Basil & Sun Dried Tomatoes and Truffle all paired with champagne – they have all the pairings sorted, so you don’t have to! With about 17 different toppings – 3 sweets and 14 savouries, the menu rotates regularly, so you have interesting choices every time you visit it.
Champagne+Fromage serve excellent charcuterie and cheese boards with all the trimmings and for the brave – Like me! – Escargots with herb and garlic butter- It was the perfect meal. Despite the unusual pairing, the acidity fo the champagne cuts through the fat of cheese making the perfect match!
Homemade Fondant Au Chocolat ©Rosana_McPhee |
We finished lunch with a great and gooey Homemade Fondant Au Chocolat and an espresso.
This new Camembert menu is a great comforting addition to their repertoire. Worth a try.
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Disclosure: I was a guest of Champagne+Fromage. All views are my own.