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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
summer 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.
The Lansade Blanc 2024 from Château de Jonquières is a vibrant and expressive white wine that showcases the freshness and finesse of its southern French origins. In the glass, it presents a pale straw colour with green reflections, signalling its youthful energy and brightness. A subtle mineral undertone adds complexity and a sense of place, enhancing its overall elegance.
Starter
Château Lamartine Cuvée Particulière 2020 is a structured and expressive Cahors made predominantly from Malbec. It shows deep black fruit, violet, and spice with a touch of Tannat adding grip and backbone. Powerful yet refined, it balances richness with freshness and fine tannins.
Domaine Saint Pierre Vacqueyras 2023 is a classic expression of one of the Southern Rhône’s most characterful appellations. Vacqueyras is known for producing powerful yet balanced reds from sun-drenched vineyards near Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre typically thrive in stony, heat-retaining soils.
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
Domaine de Beyssac “Essentiel” 2017 is a distinctive organic red wine from the Côtes du Marmandais, a small but increasingly respected appellation in Southwest France near Bordeaux. The winery, founded in 2009 and farmed biodynamically since 2016, is known for producing expressive, terroir-driven wines that balance traditional Southwest character with a modern, refined approach.
Château Mondorion Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2022 is a supple and expressive Right Bank Bordeaux with ripe black fruit and a refined, silky texture. Predominantly Merlot, it shows notes of blackberry, plum, and gentle spice supported by soft oak and polished tannins. Elegant yet generous, it offers a harmonious and approachable style of Saint-Émilion.
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 pairing is not treated as an accessory to the menu but as an essential element of the dining experience. Working in close collaboration with the restaurant’s kitchen team, The French Paradox curates and supplies a wine selection designed to complement the structure, texture, and progression of each dish. Rather than simply matching ingredients, the aim is to create a dialogue between plate and glass, where acidity, tannin, aromatics, and weight interact to enhance the overall experience.
The wine programme is developed alongside the culinary vision of Mae Restaurant, ensuring that every wine has a clear role to play: sometimes echoing a flavour, sometimes providing contrast, and often revealing unexpected dimensions within a dish. This approach seeks harmony through balance and tension rather than simple similarity, allowing both the food and the wine to express themselves more fully.
Because the collaboration between Mae Restaurant and The French Paradox is ongoing, the pairing is never static. The selection evolves with the seasons, new discoveries, changing vintages, and the development of the menu itself. This living wine programme offers guests a fresh perspective with each visit while remaining rooted in precision, coherence, and a deep respect for both craftsmanship and origin.