"As Paris slips into its coziest season, we're revisiting one of our favorite winter rituals - vin chaud and raclette at home. The weather outside is frightful indeed. While I've gotten used to the cold, as someone raised in the tropics, I admit it can be challenging at times to stay cozy in Paris during the winter. Thankfully, my love affair with the City of Light has taught me a thing or two about combating the winter blues."
"Pay attention to the type of wine you choose as this will dictate the success of your vin chaud. It is not necessary to use your most expensive bottle of red wine. Try to avoid tannic wines like Mourvèdre or Malbec. Use any young red wine that is round and fruity, whose sweetness will compliment but not overpower the other ingredients. My favorite wine to use is a young Beaujolais Nouveau because it is affordable and adapts perfectly to the zesty flavors of the other ingredients ."
Parisian winter comfort focuses on serving vin chaud and raclette at home to create cozy, festive gatherings. Vin chaud combines a bottle of red wine with citrus, spices, vanilla sugar, and brown sugar, with optional nutmeg and cloves. Preparation begins by washing and halving the orange or lemon, squeezing one half and reserving wedges for garnish. Wine selection favors young, round, fruity reds rather than tannic varieties; Beaujolais Nouveau is recommended as affordable and complementary to the zesty ingredients. Raclette functions as an alpine centerpiece for holidays, après-ski, or intimate evenings, promoting warmth and conviviality.
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