Apple juice, dry cider and chouchen: my drink tips in Brittany
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In LaBouffe, I often come back to a simple idea: I prefer drinks that accompany a meal without holding it hostage. In Brittany, that instinct immediately takes on a distinct flavour. I think of farmhouse apple juice, straightforward and not too sweet, which I serve when I want a gentle pairing with a buckwheat galette, especially for a late breakfast or a light lunch. I also think of lait ribot, which I keep as a table drink when I am eating potatoes, a piece of dark bread or a still-warm galette; its freshness brings back some rhythm without weighing things down. For me, these are genuine LaBouffe tips: I first choose what lets the dough, salted butter and buckwheat flour speak for themselves. When I want a more festive atmosphere, I remain very Breton in my instincts. I open a dry cider for aperitifs, because its acidity livens up a plate of mackerel rillettes, a galette-saucisse or oysters picked up by the harbour and the roadstead; what I am looking for is a clean pairing, not a showy one. I also save chouchen for a small end-of-meal drink, with a slice of far breton or an apple dessert, and I think of lambig or Fine de Bretagne only as digestifs, and with great restraint. Even when I am passing through Rennes, from the historic centre to the Saint-Martin Canal, or when I return from a stop in Saint-Malo, I remain faithful to this logic: I drink local, pour just the right amount, and let the meal breathe. In LaBouffe, this is my way of connecting flavour, calm and respect for the pace of the dish. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.
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