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Mae Restaurant and The French Paradox are distinct entities working in close collaboration, with The French Paradox curating and supplying the wine programme that accompanies Mae Restaurant’s dining experience.
Wine pairings at Mae restaurant
Current wine pairing
autumn 2026
Champagne
Terroirs d’Écueil by Lacourte-Godbillon is a Premier Cru Champagne dominated by Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims. It combines ripe orchard fruit, brioche, and floral notes with a fine, persistent mousse. Elegant yet generous, it offers both freshness and depth.
Snacks
Inédit 2025 is a distinctive oak-aged Chenin Blanc from Domaine Darragon, combining richness with precision. Ripe orchard fruits, subtle vanilla, and toasted notes are layered over a fine mineral backbone. A structured yet elegant wine with depth and a long, refined finish.
Domaine d’Archimbaud “Les IV Pierre” Blanc 2025 is a fresh and aromatic white from the Mont Baudile, crafted from Viognier, Grenache Blanc, and Muscat. It shows delicate notes of white flowers, pear, and citrus with a lively, refreshing finish. Elegant yet expressive, it’s a versatile southern white.
Starter
Domaine de Cassan Ventoux, crafted from Cinsault and Grenache, is a fresh and expressive Rhône red with vibrant red berry fruit, soft spice, and subtle herbal notes, supported by smooth tannins and a lively, easy-drinking finish.
“Diane Rouge” 2024 is a vibrant and expressive red wine from the Côtes de Provence. Blending mostly Syrah with a touch of Carignan, it offers juicy red berry fruit, gentle spice and a fresh Mediterranean character. Smooth, lively and lightly chilled if desired.
Fish Course
“Instinct” 2023 is a gastronomic white wine from the Côtes de Provence La Londe appellation, crafted entirely from Rolle. Rich yet vibrant, it combines ripe pear, white flowers and delicate spice with remarkable freshness and elegance. Complex and refined, it is a Provence white designed for the table.
Domaine Fouassier Sancerre “Mélodie” 2020 is a richly textured, oak-aged expression of Sauvignon Blanc from one of Sancerre’s most historic biodynamic estates. It combines ripe citrus, stone fruit, and subtle spice with a creamy, rounded palate. Elegant, complex, and structured, it is a gastronomic Sancerre made for more expressive food pairings.
Meat Course
Château Martinet 2023 is a refined Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from the Pradel de Lavaux family, crafted with a deep respect for Bordeaux tradition. Rich and elegant, it reveals ripe dark fruit, subtle spice and a beautifully balanced structure. A sophisticated Right Bank Bordeaux with both freshness and ageing potential.
Mas de Boislauzon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022 is a powerful and elegant Southern Rhône red from an organic, family-run winery. It delivers rich aromas of dark berries, garrigue herbs, spice, and subtle oak complexity. Structured yet refined, it shows depth and warmth.
Dessert
Château Chevessac Pineau des Charentes Blanc (aged 4 years) is a smooth and aromatic fortified wine blending grape must and Cognac. It offers notes of peach, quince, honey, and floral tones with a soft, velvety texture. Sweet yet fresh, it is an elegant aperitif or dessert wine best served chilled.
Château Chevessac Pineau des Charentes XO is a richly aged fortified wine matured in oak for a minimum of 10 years. It reveals deep notes of dried fruit, caramel, honey, and warm spice with a silky, complex texture. Lusciously sweet yet beautifully balanced, it is a refined and contemplative aperitif or digestif.
Cheese course
This Riesling 2024 from Domaine de la Tour Blanche is a crisp and precise Alsatian white wine from the historic village of Riquewihr. Dry, vibrant and mineral-driven, it offers citrus, green apple and subtle floral notes. Elegant and refreshing, it is a pure expression of Alsace Riesling.
Domaine Les Brunes is a powerful and refined Languedoc red, led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Syrah and Mourvèdre, offering intense blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry fruit layered with subtle oak spice, cocoa, and cedar. Its velvety yet structured palate and fine, persistent tannins lead to a long, polished, and expressive finish.
At Mae Restaurant, wine is an integral part of the dining experience. Working closely with the restaurant’s kitchen team, The French Paradox curates and supplies the wine pairing, selecting bottles to complement the structure, texture and progression of each dish.
The aim goes beyond simply matching ingredients. Each wine is chosen to create a conversation between the plate and the glass — sometimes echoing a flavour, sometimes offering contrast, and sometimes revealing something unexpected in the dish. Acidity, tannin, aromatics and texture all play their part in finding the right balance.
The wine programme develops alongside Mae restaurant’s culinary vision, with every bottle given a clear role within the menu. A wine might lift a delicate dish, provide richness alongside something more substantial, or bring a completely different dimension to a familiar flavour.
The collaboration between Mae and The French Paradox is an ongoing one, so the pairing is never static. Wines change with the seasons, new discoveries, changing vintages and the evolution of the menu itself.
The result is a pairing that feels considered but never predictable, bringing together the work of the kitchen, the character of each wine and the stories of the growers behind the bottles.
For more information about dining and wine pairings at Mae, please visit the restaurant’s website.
Also available by the glass
“Audace” 2023 is an elegant gastronomic rosé from the prestigious Côtes de Provence La Londe appellation. Made from equal parts Mourvèdre and Grenache, it combines exotic fruit, floral notes and delicate oak influence. Structured yet fresh, it is a refined and expressive rosé with real depth.
This Vouvray Brut from Domaine Darragon is a finely crafted traditional method sparkling wine made from Chenin Blanc. Crisp citrus, green apple, and subtle brioche notes are carried by a delicate, persistent mousse. Fresh, elegant, and beautifully balanced.