Wines and desserts

Start with the plate: the type of dessert points to the color of the wine. Berries and summer desserts lean toward our rosé wines for dessert. Custards, citrus and white-fleshed fruit pair with our white wines for dessert. Yule log, croquembouche or macarons call for sparkling wines for dessert. Chocolate has its own page: what wines to drink with chocolate.

From Dry to Sweet: When to Pour the Dessert Wine

In a meal with several wines, the order follows the dishes: lighter to richer, dry to sweet. The dessert wine therefore comes last, after the dry whites and reds.

It can also bridge the cheese course and dessert. Blue cheeses such as Roquefort often pair with a liquoreux or a sweet fortified Muscat, and the same bottle then carries on with dessert.

Wines and Desserts: The Sweet Pairing to End a Meal

Step into a world where the sweetness of desserts meets the elegance of wines, including champagne. Our dedicated selection offers carefully chosen vintages to accompany pastries, fruits, or chocolate creations, enhancing the end of your meals with a touch of refinement and conviviality.

Wines – and Champagne – Designed to Elevate Your Sweet Indulgences

Our dessert wines, made from carefully selected grape varieties, offer the perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. Whether it's sweet or luscious wines, lightly sparkling selections, or even exceptional champagnes, each bottle reflects the unique expertise of winemakers and the authentic expression of their terroirs. Prestigious appellations ensure the quality and originality of these wines, the result of passionate craftsmanship passed down through generations.

At the heart of this delightful journey, passionate winemakers dedicate their expertise and love of the land to creating wines that stand out for their character and finesse. These devoted artisans, warm and committed, craft perfect pairings that reveal the magic of a dessert beautifully complemented by an exceptional wine.

Indulge in this gourmet harmony and create unforgettable moments with tastings where every sip enhances the sweetness of your favorite desserts.

Dessert Wine: Your End-of-Meal Questions

What wine goes with a nut or dried-fruit dessert?

With a dessert made with nuts or dried fruit, try an amber or tawny vin doux naturel, such as a Rivesaltes ambré or tuilé. Aged in contact with air for at least 24 months, Rivesaltes ambré and tuilé can develop over the years toward a rancio character that recalls roasting, dried fruit and walnut.

What wine goes with gingerbread or spice cake?

With gingerbread or French pain d'épices, serve a sweet Alsace Gewurztraminer, often labeled Vendanges Tardives or Sélection de Grains Nobles. Its name comes from the German Gewürz, spice: its perfume echoes the honey and spices in the cake, and its sugar stands up to the batter.

Can a dessert wine take the place of dessert?

Yes, a dessert wine can be served on its own at the end of the meal, in place of dessert. A liquoreux or a vin doux naturel is then sipped slowly, like a sweet course in its own right; a few almonds or a plain cookie are all it needs.

Where can you buy wine for dessert direct from the winemaker?

You can buy wine for dessert direct from the winemaker on Avenue des Vins. The producer packs and ships your order directly.

See also: Sweet white wines - AOC Muscat de Rivesaltes - AOC Gaillac doux