Our recipe ideas and wine pairings for Easter dinner

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Wine and Food Pairings for Your Easter Starter

For a good start, we recommend taking advantage of the freshness of seasonal vegetables, with asparagus leading the way. It pairs easily with the other star of the moment: the egg (but not yet in chocolate form).

To impress with a quick recipe, try pairing a delicious asparagus and parmesan egg cocotte with a light, airy Burgundy white, such as an Aligoté or a Chablis.

If you want to spend more time in the kitchen, show off your chef skills with a green asparagus, mascarpone, and pecorino cheesecake paired with a rounder, more powerful wine. We suggest looking at Alsace Pinot Gris, which is particularly well-suited.

And to finish: our favorite combo, asparagus with radish and walnut remoulade and their green spring flavors fondant. They find their ideal aromatic partner in Alsace dry Muscats. A true gustatory symbiosis.

Order directly from producers:

• Burgundy whites from our Burgundy producers
• Alsace Pinot Gris from our Alsace producers
• Alsace Muscats from our Alsace producers

Wine and Food Pairings for Your Easter Main Course

At Easter, Catholics celebrate the resurrection of Christ, a symbol of renewed faith. It is an event centered around regained innocence, symbolized by the lamb. According to tradition, the Easter dish is usually made with lamb.

Typically, this involves a leg of lamb accompanied by its coat of new potatoes and garlic. Keep with tradition by pairing it with a red wine from the Bordeaux Médoc region.

For a touch of sunshine, consider adding delicious confit lemons. This more pronounced flavor will find a perfect match in the aromatic power of Languedoc-Roussillon red wines.

Lastly, we suggest an Easter pie with spinach, ricotta, parmesan, and eggs. This vegetarian main course is ideal for white wine lovers. Côtes de Gascogne or a good Viognier will be a safe choice.

Order directly from producers:

• Médoc reds from our Bordeaux producers
• Red wines from our Languedoc-Roussillon producers
• White wines from our Côtes de Gascogne producers
• Viognier from our Easter selection

Dessert: Which Wines to Pair with Your Easter Chocolates?

The highlight is, of course, the Easter chocolate. In terms of wine pairings, it all depends on the type of chocolate and its roasting. Chocolates high in cocoa perfectly match the aromas of passerillé reds or sweet natural wines with their sweet and alcoholic flavors.

The bitterness of cocoa also combines pleasantly, especially for chocolate cakes, with sweet white wines like Gewurztraminer or Sauternes.

And finally, if you prefer milk chocolate, you have two options: Champagne, to accompany the Easter dessert festively, or a dry, fruity white wine such as Pinot Blanc, Viognier, or even Burgundy Aligoté. Discover these in our Easter selection bottles.

Order directly from producers:

• Alsace Gewurztraminer from our Alsace producers
• Sauternes from our Bordeaux producers
• Sparkling Champagnes from our Champagne producers

Our Special Easter Selection

So, what do you have planned for Easter

FAQ - Wine and Easter meal

What white wine goes best with asparagus?

A crisp Burgundy white such as an Aligoté or a Chablis works well with asparagus dishes, since its lively acidity matches the vegetable's slightly bitter, green notes without overpowering them.

Which wine pairs with a leg of lamb?

A structured red from the Médoc suits roast leg of lamb, as its tannins stand up to the meat while its blackcurrant and spice notes echo the garlic and potato accompaniments.

What wine should be served with Easter chocolate?

It depends on the cocoa content. Dark chocolate calls for a sweet fortified red or a natural sweet wine, while milk chocolate pairs more easily with Champagne or a dry white such as Pinot Blanc.

Can Sauternes be paired with chocolate desserts?

Yes, its rich sweetness and honeyed notes balance the bitterness of cocoa particularly well, which is why Sauternes is often recommended alongside chocolate cakes rather than lighter pralines.

What wine suits a vegetarian Easter pie with spinach and ricotta?

A dry white with enough body to match the creamy filling works best, such as a Côtes de Gascogne blend or a Viognier, both offering enough roundness to stand up to the ricotta and parmesan.