We’re delighted to announce that the UK’s William Curley Dessert Bar has won the fourth edition of the Wines of Roussillon Dessert Trophy European final, which took place in Perpignan, southern France, on Monday 15th April 2013. Pâtissier Sarah Frankland and sommelier Robert Giorgione took first prize for their sublime pairing of an Apricot, Pistachio and Chocolate Pavé dessert with a Domaine Fontanel Rivesaltes Ambré 1999.
The team faced stiff competition from four other European finalist teams (Germany, Belgium, Denmark and The Netherlands) in the five-hour competition final at the prestigious Ecole Internationale de Pâtisserie d’Olivier Bajard in Perpignan; however after tasting their wonderful creation at the UK heats (read previous post here) it comes as no surprise to us that they took the top spot!
Eric Aracil, export manager for the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon, explains the judges’ decision: “After much deliberation, the jury of celebrated chefs, pâtissiers, sommeliers and journalists awarded first prize to William Curley Dessert Bar for the overall harmony of their creation. The team excelled in achieving harmony in every component of their dessert, from the pairing of the ingredients to the stunning flavour combinations and colour hues.”
We’re absolutely thrilled that the hard work of the William Curley team paid off (it looks like they are too!) and look forward to the next Roussillon Dessert Trophy competition.
