When it comes to food and wine pairings, seasonality plays a huge role. Each season brings its own unique flavors, textures, and ingredients, and knowing how to choose the right wine for each time of year is an art that can elevate any meal. In this article, we’ll explore the best food and wine pairings for each season in detail, providing you with practical tips and Aubert & Mathieu wine suggestions to complement your meals.

Spring: freshness and lightness

Spring, with its burst of greenery and freshness, marks the beginning of a new culinary year. It is the time when the fresh produce of the season appears on the market stalls, bringing a welcome lightness after the winter months. The wine that accompanies this season should be equally lively and refreshing, with a strong acidity and delicate aromas.

Recommended Wines: To capture the essence of spring, there’s nothing better than a light white wine. White wines made from grape varieties like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay are particularly suited to this season. These wines offer notes of citrus, white flowers and an acidity that refreshes the palate.

Food Pairings: Spring is the season for tender green vegetables, fresh herbs, and grilled fish. A dry white wine with lemon and green apple aromas pairs wonderfully with a salad of young shoots topped with fresh goat cheese.

Suggestion Aubert & Mathieu: For a perfect pairing with your spring dishes, we recommend trying Suzy , the white wine from The Crew range. This wine, with its aromas of citrus and white flowers, perfectly embodies the spirit of spring. Pair it with a fresh asparagus salad with a lemon vinaigrette or a white fish carpaccio for an unforgettable culinary experience.

Summer: festivity and fruits

Summer is the season for al fresco dining, barbecues and long evenings spent with friends over a glass of wine. Summer dishes are often light, but rich in flavour, and the wine that accompanies them should be just as vibrant, with a freshness that helps combat the summer heat.

Recommended wines: Fruity rosés, aromatic white wines and sparkling wines are ideal companions for summer meals. Rosés, especially those produced in the South of France, are famous for their ability to pair with a variety of summer dishes.

Food Pairings: Summer is the time to enjoy grilled meats, Mediterranean salads rich in tomatoes, basil and olive oil, as well as seafood. A chilled rosé pairs perfectly with a salad of heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese and fresh basil.

Suggestion Aubert & Mathieu: For your summer meals, Palooza rosé is an essential choice. Its notes of raspberry, peach, morello cherry and fresh lemon , combined with a lovely freshness, make it the ideal partner for a barbecue with friends or a Mediterranean salad. Serve it with a melon and raw ham salad or grilled prawns for a perfect summer pairing.

Autumn: warmth and roundness

Fall is the season of harvests, slow-cooked meals, and earthy flavors that warm the heart. It’s a time when leaves change color, and food becomes richer and more comforting. Wines that accompany fall meals should be well-rounded, with good structure, able to support the heartier dishes of the season.

Recommended wines: Soft red wines, with soft tannins and aromas of ripe fruit and spices, are perfect for fall. Grape varieties such as Pinot Noir, Merlot or Grenache offer wines that combine suppleness and complexity, ideal for this season.

Food Pairings: Fall is the season for mushrooms, stews, and roasted poultry. A smooth, spicy red wine, such as a Pinot Noir or Grenache, will pair perfectly with a dish of sautéed wild mushrooms or roast duck.

Aubert & Mathieu suggestion: Le Hautes pistes - Pinot noir , an excellent choice for your fall meals. It immediately reveals notes of fresh raspberry, opening in the mouth with delicate aromas of small red fruits, morello cherries and toasted tea leaves. Pairs wonderfully with a veal stew or a mushroom risotto. Its balanced structure and supple tannins make it an ideal companion for rich autumn dishes.

Winter: Wealth and Power

Winter is a season when meals become more substantial and flavors are more concentrated. Comfort foods, such as roasts, game, and mature cheeses, call for robust wines that can stand up to these powerful dishes. Red wines with firm tannins and deep aromas are therefore the best allies for winter meals.

Recommended wines: In winter, opt for powerful red wines, made from grape varieties such as Syrah, Carignan or Mouvèdre. These wines, with their firm tannins, aromas of black fruits, spices and sometimes leather, bring a depth that perfectly complements winter dishes.

Food Pairings: Winter is the season for hearty dishes like game, roasts and mature cheeses. A full-bodied red wine with notes of dark fruits and spices is the perfect companion for a roast beef or game dish.

Suggestion Aubert & Mathieu: For your winter meals, you must try Milo , This wine, with its aromas of dark chocolate, complemented by jammy red fruits, spices and floral notes of violet and lavender , is an excellent choice to accompany a beef stew, a game dish