{"id":18722,"date":"2023-04-08T10:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-08T09:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinispi.com\/5-food-and-wine-pairings-for-easter\/"},"modified":"2024-04-08T14:46:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T13:46:44","slug":"5-food-and-wine-pairings-for-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vinispi.com\/en\/5-food-and-wine-pairings-for-easter\/","title":{"rendered":"5 food and wine pairings for Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column disable_custom_paddings_tablet=&#8221;true&#8221; disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1587718684952{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easter is a religious and cultural holiday celebrated in many countries around the world. It&#8217;s also an opportunity for families to get together and share a festive meal. Traditional Easter dishes vary from region to region, but eggs often take center stage, leg of lamb is also a staple in many cultures, while other dishes such as ham, salmon or asparagus are also popular. Whatever the menu, Easter is an opportunity to enjoy delicious specialities with family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twil reveals the best food and wine pairings for Easter dinner!  <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>With foie gras<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sauternes 2nd wine, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twil.fr\/france\/bordeaux\/sauternes\/carmes-de-rieussec-wine-47794.html#251609\"><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carmes de Rieussec, Domaines Barons De Rothschild &#8211; Ch\u00e2teau Rieussec :<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  this sweet white wine from the Bordeaux region of France is a classic choice to accompany foie gras. It is known for its concentrated aromas, from the bitterness of candied orange to hints of salted butter caramel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gew\u00fcrztraminer: known for its floral and spicy aromas that go well with foie gras. Twil recommends  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twil.fr\/france\/alsace\/alsace-gewurztraminer\/gewurztraminer-vieilles-vignes-wine-56940.html#300234\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes by Albert Hertz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Biodynamically produced, this white wine promises a full-bodied palate that reveals its complexity, with exotic notes that bring a freshness all its own.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>With eggs<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twil.fr\/nouvelle-zelande\/hawkes-bay\/hawkes-bay\/chardonnay-wine-60014.html#71683\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chardonnay, Elephant Hill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Rated 92\/100 by Decanter, this wine is a real nugget! It&#8217;s &#8220;an exceptional, elegant, rich and textured Kiwi Chardonnay from the original Te Awanga vineyard.&#8221; The fruity, slightly acidic flavors of this wine pair well with scrambled eggs, omelets and mimosa eggs.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a light red wine made from Gamay grapes. These wines can be a good option to accompany egg dishes with richer, more pronounced flavors, such as a vegetable frittata or eggs en cocotte. We recommend the  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twil.fr\/france\/beaujolais-et-lyonnais\/brouilly\/brouilly-cuvee-jules-du-souzy-wine-401.html#251582\"><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brouilly &#8211; Cuv\u00e9e Jules du Souzy, Ch\u00e2teau De La Terri\u00e8re<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Suckling award-winning wine for laying down. <\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>With asparagus<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twil recommends <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twil.fr\/france\/alsace\/alsace-muscat\/muscat-wine-75527.html#269315\"><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscat, Cave De Beblenheim<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gold medal at the M\u00e2con competition. On the nose, the fragrances are all finesse and no aggressiveness in the aromas. On the palate, this is a fresh, easy-drinking wine. Still with the grape flavors typical of dry muscats. This grape variety perfectly enhances the bitterness of white asparagus.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For further recommendations, please read our full article <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vin-champagne.ouest-france.fr\/accord-met-vin-lasperge-blanche\/\"><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on wine and asparagus pairings! <\/span><br \/>\n<\/a> <\/p>\n<h4>With seafood<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seafood can be delicate in flavor and texture, and it&#8217;s important to choose a wine that won&#8217;t overwhelm it. Dry white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chablis go well with seafood, especially oysters, shrimps and scallops. Their refreshing acidity and slightly mineral flavours complement the delicate flavours of seafood. Visit<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twil.fr\/france\/bourgogne\/chablis\/chablis-wine-70000.html#292228\"><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chablis Domaine C\u00e9line &amp; Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Gueguen<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a favorite of the Twil committee and will delight your taste buds! <\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champagne&#8217;s bubbles and acidity can also help cleanse the palate between bites and enhance the savory flavors of seafood. The  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twil.fr\/france\/champagne\/champagne\/tradition-brut-wine-68628.html#135431\"><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champagne Soret-Devaux, Cuv\u00e9e Brut<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cuv\u00e9e Brut, awarded a Hachette star, complex and fresh on the palate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>With lamb<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a delicate but tasty meat, it&#8217;s important to choose a wine that can balance the rich, earthy flavors of lamb while still offering a satisfying taste experience. For this, opt for powerful red wines such as  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twil.fr\/france\/bordeaux\/bordeaux-cotes-de-francs\/quintessence-wine-82099.html#233975\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Bordeaux<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah are classic choices to accompany lamb. Their firm tannins and robust body blend well with the latter. Ch\u00e2teau Laulan&#8217;s 2018 vintage judged &#8220;exceptional&#8221; by Le Figaro for red Bordeaux. (5\/5)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>With chocolate<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong, tannic red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec can also be paired with dark chocolate, especially if it is high in cocoa. Their firm tannins can counterbalance the richness of dark chocolate and offer a complementary taste experience. &#8220;Voted best Malbec in the world,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twil.fr\/ventes-privees\/elu-meilleur-malbec-du-monde-1384\"><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Roques de Cana<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the nugget to enjoy with chocolate! <\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, sweet white wines such as Sauternes, Muscat or Riesling can go well with milk chocolate, especially if combined with fruit or caramel flavors. Their sweet, fruity flavours can complement the sweeter flavours of milk chocolate.  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twil.fr\/france\/alsace\/alsace-riesling\/riesling-vieilles-vignes-wine-57472.html#119143\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riesling Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Gueth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is in conversion to organic farming, HVE and one of our favorites at Twil. Go for it if you enjoy milk chocolate!  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Twil team wishes you a wonderful Easter!  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc30\ud83e\uddfa\ud83d\udc23<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"round-link-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinispi.com\/en\/sujet\/easter\/\" rel=\"tag\">#Easter<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinispi.com\/en\/sujet\/food-wine-pairing-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">#Food &amp; wine pairing<\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space]Array[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; disable_custom_paddings_tablet=&#8221;true&#8221; disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1587718696889{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"best_offers_js\" data-cepage=\"\" data-magentoid=\"1381\" data-title=\"Meilleurs vins : 5 food and wine pairings for Easter\" data-type=\"producer\" data-limit=\"2\" data-id=\"1597\" data-display=\"vertical\"><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space]<div class='shortcode-x-offerts'><div class='shortcode-x-offers-block'><strong>10 \u20ac offerts sur votre premi\u00e8re commande !<\/strong><div>Achetez vos vins en vente priv\u00e9e sur Twil. 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