Wines to enjoy in spring

So what to drink with this gourmet fruit?

We recommend a Muscat demi-sec with a tart or strawberry dish, and a rosé champagne for a strawberry salad. The perfect pairing! For those who dare to be original, try a Cerdon, a sparkling rosé wine from the Bugey region.

Here are a few suggested cuvées:

- Muscat demi-sec : Domaine Deiss, Muscat Bergheim ;

- Champagne rosé : Bollinger rosé;

- Cerdon: Lingot-Martin, Méthode Ancestrales, Cuvée "Sélectionnée".

To preserve and prepare your strawberries in the best possible conditions, adopt a few simple reflexes:

- Do not leave them in their trays;

- Keep them in a crisper in a cool place (max. two days);

- Take them out of the fridge twenty minutes before eating;

- Rinse gently with fresh water before hulling.

Of course, strawberries aren't the only foods you'll enjoy in springtime: asparagus and beet are also part of the mix. All these delicious products should be accompanied by good spring wines, bringing sunshine to our glasses and plates.

Fruity, aromatic whites

In the Sancerre appellation, the lively, vibrant Sauvignon brings its vivacity and fruitiness to the table. It goes well with asparagus or spinach dishes. The tender, delicate Pinot Blanc d'Alsace will charm you with its discreetly fruity aromas of apple and peach with a floral touch. Ideal with a slice of rabbit terrine. The liveliness and minerality of an Entre-Deux-Mers will delight you with its purity, while also being an ideal companion for white fish in sauce.

Rosé, the eternal companion of fine weather

Rosé is synonymous with sunshine, picnics and barbecues, but it's also a perfect vacation wine to brighten up your glasses with all its shades of pink and orange. Depending on the appellation, it's greedy, aromatic, fruity or dry, mineral and lively. A pure, versatile delight that goes equally well with vegetable dishes, fish or grilled meats.

From light to deep reds

Spring has a special flavor in Beaujolais, and tradition has it that Beaujolais crus need to have "done their Easter" to be appreciated at their true worth. Take advantage of this time of year to enjoy fruity, light and supple Gamay wines that will delight you with their freshness. But other, deeper wines also have their place with spring cuisine. They're ideal with meats like lamb or veal with a southern flair and olives. Think Languedoc, which combines concentration and freshness, or Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a sunny wine that will warm you up.

Thanks to our small hydride serving cellars, and in particular the LS12C, you can now have your wines at hand and enjoy them!