Which Wine Goes With Yule Log?

WINE PAIRING WITH DARK CHOCOLATE LOG

For chocolate lovers, there are several options. However, it is not recommended to serve Champagne with a chocolate Yule log. The acidity of the Champagne causes an unpleasant contrast in the mouth and therefore does not match the texture of the chocolate cream. Although Vin doux naturels with cocoa, candied fruit and roasted flavours are a nice option, it is important to make sure that the chocolate creaminess of the dessert is not too rich. Some sweet red wines can create a heaviness in the mouth if the dessert is too rich. The Vin doux naturels that have aged oxidatively are the ones to recommend.

Tawny Ports with their nutty, roasted, dried and candied fruit aromas and empyreumatic notes are definitely worth considering with this dessert! Here are our Port wine recommendations:

QUINTA DA ERVAMOIRA – RAMOS PINTO

QUINTA DO BOM RETIRO - RAMOS PINTO

For a Yule log rich in cocoa, why not prolong the pleasure of the red wine served with the meal with a wine that is very tannic! Indeed, tannins respond very well to cocoa. The tannins themselves have cocoa aromas, especially when they are mature, which harmonise with the log. This is the time to bring out powerful wines with pronounced tannins with wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Madirans or Bandol.

WINE PAIRING WITH CITRUS OR EXOTIC FRUIT LOG

With a citrus or exotic fruit Yule log, go with sweet wines or late harvest wines such as Sauternes, Vouvray, sweet Jurançon, Alsace demi-sec or German Riesling. The acidity and spice of the dessert balances the sweetness of the wine. Moreover, this acidity enhances the freshness of these sweet wines. A demi-sec Champagne is also an interesting option with a citrus dessert. The bubbles highlight the aromas of the log for a perfect balance!