Asparagus, lamb and chocolate: Easter food and wine pairings
A long weekend is on the horizon. Yes, the days are passing by and seem to blend together, but we're telling you: Easter Monday is coming! Indeed, this year, the traditional family meal is postponed, but nothing prevents you from cooking a seasonal dish, even for a small group.
Cavissima offers delicious food and wine pairings for all the dishes of early spring. Asparagus, lamb, and chocolate are at the heart of these pairings.
Asparagus, our food and wine pairing
They awaken our spring plates, they melt in the mouth, they coat the palate with their creaminess: asparagus is out.
As a starter with a slightly lemony mayonnaise, white asparagus is best enjoyed with a very dry white wine. Choose a Chenin Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc! The ""Average" of Michel Redde and Sons Pouilly fumette would be ideal, for example.
Green asparagus, with its more pronounced vegetal flavor, pairs well with a southern white wine made from Viognier or Marsanne grapes. The generous fruits of "The White Mule of Pierre Jaboulet will add a touch of indulgence to your green asparagus in a cold version, in a creamy soup or even as a mousse.
Paired with scallops, asparagus reveals its delicate flavor. We love them then with a champagne dry and cool. Vincent Couche propose la cuvée ideal, organic: "Parcel Selection !
Lamb, our food and wine pairing
There's no escaping it: lamb is the quintessential Easter dish. For once this year, we have a little time to cook a seven-hour leg of lamb. It's the perfect opportunity to give it a try! This flavorful meat pairs beautifully with red wines.
Of course, the traditional pairing of lamb and wine Pauillac works with the elegant and powerful wines of the Château Duhart Milon.
Lamb with prunes pairs perfectly with a wine that is full of roundness, fruitiness, and complexity. The Pinot Noir from Domaine Joblot, "1er Cru Servoisine" It will be ideal if you decant it a few hours before serving.
The Rhône Valley also offers us assertive wines, with strong personalities and incredible balance. We love the cuvées of Côte-Rôtie or Hermitage. The peppery Syrah from "Brunette & Blonde of Domaine Guigal is a perfect match for smoked or roast lamb!
If you prefer the lamb tagine, that's perfectly fine! Look for full-bodied wines. Their structure will complement the spices in the dish. Southwest France is full of these elegant and powerful wines, such as the Château Cedar in name Cahors.
Easter chocolate, our food and wine pairing
Organizing an Easter egg hunt can be a great activity while we're all staying home. It's a fun way to see your home as a giant playground.
As you've probably guessed, the hunt is on! We're off in search of those precious chocolates and, above all, the best bottle of wine to enjoy with them!
Why not a glass of Barsac, Sauternes or Jurançon? The "November Symphony of Domaine Cauhapé For example, it will accompany chocolate desserts, provided they are not too sweet!
To avoid too much sugar, you can also opt for a wine demi-sec of the Loire. The ""High Place" of Domaine Huet Vouvray is perfect: freshness and deliciousness guaranteed!
Pairing it with dry wine is possible but risky if you don't have a sweet wine. Forget about it. champagne and white wine, and prefer a fairly tannic red wine. Its structure will complement the bitterness of the chocolate. In Madiran, the Château D'Aydie Pairs well with dark chocolate!
You now have all the information you need to choose the perfect wine to pair with your Easter asparagus, lamb, and chocolates. All these lovely wines and many more are available on our website. Grab your best corkscrew, get cooking, and enjoy this Easter weekend!
You will of course find all these lovely vintages on the website of Cavissima !