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Wine and fruit salad: 2 perfect matches

Perfect Wines to Pair with Fruit Salad

As fruit salad and wine are two highlights of the beautiful season, here are two perfect wine pairings to complement this refreshing summer dessert.

With Sparkling Wine (Champagne, Crémant)

Whether your fruit salad includes melons, mangos, watermelons, grapes, or kiwis, a sparkling wine like Champagne or Crémant (from Alsace, Loire, or Languedoc) is an excellent choice. The freshness of these wines pairs wonderfully with fruit, highlighting their acidity without overwhelming the palate with sweetness. If your fruit salad primarily features red fruits, consider opting for a rosé Champagne or Crémant.

The Perfect Pairing:

The Art Deco Champagne from Maison Collet is delicate with fine bubbles and aromas of citrus and white flowers. Its balanced profile will enhance the freshness of the fruit salad.

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With Sweet Natural Wine (Muscat, Banyuls)

For those who prefer a sweeter touch, you can pair your fruit salad with a lightly sweet natural wine. Ensure that the wine is not overly sugary, as it might overshadow the fruits. A Banyuls or Muscat-de-Beaumes-de-Venise would be ideal.

The Perfect Pairing:

The Beaumes de Venise Muscat from Domaine Rocher des Dames, AOC Muscat-de-Beaumes-de-Venise, is floral and fruity with a fine and delicate structure. It offers delightful aromas of vine peaches and acacia flowers.

Enjoy your summer dessert!

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FAQ - Wine and fruit salad

What wine goes with a fruit salad?

Two styles work well. A chilled sparkling wine such as Champagne or Crémant lifts the acidity of the fruit without weighing it down. A lightly sweet wine, like Muscat or Banyuls, leans instead toward a richer, sweeter pairing.

Should you serve a sweet or a dry wine with a fruit dessert?

Both options hold up depending on the effect you want. A dry, lively wine keeps the palate clean and highlights the freshness of the fruit. A sweet wine adds roundness, as long as it stays measured so it does not overpower the salad.

Which Champagne or Crémant suits a red fruit salad?

For a salad built mainly on red fruits, a rosé Champagne or Crémant is the better match. Its small red fruit notes echo the strawberries, raspberries and currants in the dessert.

Does Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise pair with fruit salad?

Yes, this sweet natural wine from the southern Rhône is a good fit. Its floral and fruity aromas, such as vine peach and acacia flower, extend the flavours of the fresh fruit without covering them.

At what temperature should you serve wine with a summer dessert?

Serve the sparkling wine well chilled, around 6 to 8 °C, to keep its bubbles and brightness. A sweet natural wine is best a little less cold, near 8 to 10 °C, so its aromas can open up.