The Triton Yule log from the Shangri-La Paris 2024 by Maxence Barbot, gourmet and elegant

For the 2024 holiday season, Maxence Barbot, pastry chef at the Shangri-La Paris, unveils an exceptional creation: the Triton log. Inspired by the shores of Brittany and sublimated by festive flavors, this log, in limited edition from December 9 to 31, is an ode to elegance and gourmandise.

Among the sublime and exceptional Yule Logs, we unveil Maxence Barbot 's for the Shangri-La Paris. For this Christmas 2024 at the palace, the Pastry Chef has created a crazy log in the shape of a Triton, the famous shell from the shores of Anse du Guesclin near Saint-Malo. It's a poetic tribute to the Breton coast from which he hails. This creation is a marriage of gourmet goodness and graphic design, which should enhance your holiday table.

Draped in dark chocolate, this Yule log seduces with its glossy texture and golden glints reminiscent of a winter sunset. Inside, a play of textures and flavors unfolds: a crisp chocolate cookie with fleur de sel welcomes a creamy, frosted vanilla mousse, made with Galand vanilla, and a roasted pear marmalade with Christmas spices. This melting, spicy heart evokes warm holiday memories.

The design of this log is not just aesthetically pleasing: it conceals genuine craftsmanship. Looking at its elegant curves, we subtly perceive an evocation of fir, while the delicate slit of the shell betrays the chef's marine inspiration. This trompe-l'œil is an invitation to daydream, while paying homage to the beauty of nature.

On tasting, the flavors are well balanced. The crunchy chocolate cookie base with fleur de sel adds an interesting texture, contrasting with the light, low-sugar creaminess and frosted vanilla mousse. The heart of the log reveals a roasted pear marmalade with Christmas spices, which adds a slightly fruity, warm touch, well integrated into the whole.

Maxence Barbot's holiday panettone completes this gourmet offering. Its soft crumb is enriched with Peruvian milk chocolate and Cuban dark chocolate, with subtle notes of tonka bean. Its crispy crust, adorned with cocoa nibs, adds a pleasing textural contrast. Handcrafted, with over 40 hours of fermentation, it has a pleasantly light texture.

Priced at €128, the Triton log is available as a limited edition. Already available for pre-order, this log is then available to take away at La Bauhinia restaurant from December 9 to 31, 2024 inclusive, by ordering at least 72 hours in advance on 01 53 67 19 91, online or by email at labauhinia.slpr@shangri-la.com. The panettone, priced at €48, is available from December 1, 2024. This log will also be available as an individual portion at the Bauhinia restaurant on Christmas Eve.

In short, here's a sure bet if you're looking for an exceptional log to spend the festive season of 2024.