Share & Pair Sundays celebrates the simple joy of bringing people together over wine and food. It’s a chance to start the week off right by gathering with friends or family, opening a bottle, and enjoying some good (and simple!) food. Our first Share & Pair Sunday focused on Italian varietals. This time, we turned to France. Read on to see what we tried—and how the pairings turned out.
A Sunday Sip Through France
This week for Share & Pair Sundays, we opened wines from three iconic French regions—Provence, Burgundy, and Alsace—each offering its own distinct expression. The mix of white, rosé, and red kept things fresh and fun, and the food pairings brought out the best in each bottle.
Here’s what we poured—and what we served:
Love by Léoube Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
Light, fresh, and fruit-forward, this organic rosé is everything you want from Provence in a glass. It paired beautifully with creamy Brillat Savarin cheese—rich and decadent, yet balanced by the wine’s crisp acidity. (Bonus: this cheese also worked great with our next wine.)
Domaine Jean-Claude Martin Chablis (Burgundy)
This 100% Chardonnay from Chablis was aged in stainless steel, letting its citrus, spice, and mineral notes shine. It was an excellent match for prosciutto-wrapped arugula with lemon—the saltiness and peppery greens played perfectly with the brightness and acidity of the wine.
2018 Joseph Cattin "Steinbach" Pinot Noir (Alsace)
Cool-climate Alsatian Pinot Noir tends to be lighter and more delicate than many California versions, and this bottle didn’t disappoint. With plum fruit, soft tannins, and a mineral finish, it was a joy to drink, especially alongside crostini topped with mushroom, caramelized onion, and goat cheese.
Share & Pair Sundays: Start the Week with Wine, Food, & Friends
From light rosé to elegant red, this French lineup had something for everyone. And once again, the real takeaway was how simple, shared experiences—like opening a few bottles with friends—can turn an ordinary Sunday into something meaningful.
For more Wines Worth Exploring, check out my blog on Greco di Tufo from Italy. Or, click here to discover more about the Loire Valley.
