The Art of Flavors
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque & capon fillet
Maison Perrier-Jouët’s Head Chef Sebastien Morellon has a must-have capon fillet recipe, perfect to pair with Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2013. The fresh, floral scent of this radiant champagne is the ideal pairing for the tender white meat of the capon fillet. At once light and indulgent this recipe is a flavor-packed culinary creation for the festive season.
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque & capon fillet
Ingredients
Preparation time : 45 minutes
MAIN DISH
• 4 capon fillets
• Thyme
• Laurel
• 150 g gravy
• 8 baby turnips
• 60 g lamb’s lettuce
• Walnut oil
• 200 g fresh walnuts
JAM
• 50 g figs
• 50 g plums
• 50 g pears
• 50 g damson plums
• 25 g butter
• 10 g sugar
Step 1. Jam
1. Pit, peel and cut the fruits into large cubes
2. Let everything cook in foaming butter with a handful of sugar, put a lid on it and cook for 1 hour over low heat
3. Mix together
Step 2. Turnips
1. Peel and cut into 1cm-thick slices, then cut discs out of them with a small cookie cutter
2. Sweat them in foamy butter without browning them, season and deglaze with a splash of champagne. Put a lid on it and cook until obtaining a soft texture and liquid evaporation
Step 3. Capon
1. Season the capon fillets with salt & pepper, brown them skin-side down in a pan, add the butter & the herbs
2. Baste them during the cooking process
3. Heat up the gravy separately
4. Season the lamb’s lettuce with walnut oil and a splash of sherry vinegar
Step 4. Preparation
1. Draw a line of jam on the bottom of the plate, and place the roasted capon fillet onto it
2. Arrange 3 turnip discs harmoniously and add a spoonful of juice
3. Add the lamb's lettuce and fresh walnuts as an elegant finishing touch
The Art of Flowers
A holiday essential to make your home feel more joyful this season
Maison Perrier-Jouët is sharing a step-by-step guide to help you create the perfect floral holiday wreath. Bring the vibrant, colorful universe of nature into your home.
Celebrate with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2013 and enjoy your festive decor.
