French dessert art – wine and food at the highest level
Wine with food inspires new moments of enjoyment and lifts classics such as the Tarte Tatin into a new sphere. This traditional dessert from France impresses with a seductively caramelized apple filling, crispy puff pastry and delicious buttery notes. Turning after baking reveals a golden layer of shiny apples that smell seductive and melt on the palate. Wine and food enter into an aromatic coexistence here: fruit, sweetness, caramelized roasted aromas and a delicate acidity make the Tarte Tatin a highlight on every table. Whether as a sweet end to a menu or a stylish accompaniment to afternoon coffee – this tart inspires with French elegance.
Ideal wine pairing: Vouvray Demi-Sec/Sweet (Chenin Blanc, Loire, France)
The perfect wine accompaniment to Tarte Tatin is a Vouvray Demi-Sec from Chenin Blanc from the Loire. With its enchanting combination of ripe apple fruit, fine honey and floral notes, it blends seamlessly into the aromatics of the caramelized apples. The refreshing acid structure balances the sweetness of the dessert and ensures an elegant drinking flow. Its fine perlage and mineral depth accentuate the buttery, caramel elements of the tart.
Sensual interplay – dessert and wine harmonize in detail
Vouvray demi-sec or sweet Chenin Blanc from the Loire are the ideal partners for Tarte Tatin. Its aromatic range of apple, pear, honey, white flowers and a filigree mineral note picks up the caramelized aromas of the tart and underlines the fine acidity of ripe apples. The balance between sweetness and freshness is particularly crucial: the wine ensures that the dessert does not seem heavy on the palate, but remains animating and multi-layered. In combination with buttery, crispy dough and the melt-in-the-mouth fruits, a perfect taste experience is created. If you are looking for an extraordinary pairing, a noble sweet Riesling from Australia is the best choice – its exotic fruit notes, lively acidity and animating sweetness set an exciting, modern contrast to French patisserie.
Further wine recommendations for this dish
Coteaux du Layon AOC (Loire, France)
This noble sweet Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley convinces with rich aromas of ripe apples, quince, honey and floral nuances. The concentrated sweetness and fresh acidity provide a full-bodied, light taste experience that perfectly absorbs the caramel and apple aromas of the Tarte Tatin. The fine minerality brings clarity and length, while the harmony of sweetness and fruit in every bite and sip ensures enjoyment at the highest level. The pairing remains elegant, never overloaded, and refreshes the palate again and again.
Sauternes AOC (Bordeaux, France)
Sauternes – a world-renowned sweet wine – brings aromas of apricot, candied citrus, honey and saffron. Its creamy texture harmonizes perfectly with the delicate dough of the tart, while the botrytis-favored acidity loosens up the sweetness and adds freshness. The refined balance of exoticism, fruit and structure makes the dessert a luxury experience in which all flavors intertwine. Sauternes brings out the best of the Tarte Tatin and brings French festivity to the glass.
Pinot Noir Auslese (Baden, Germany)
A fruity Pinot Noir as Auslese is also a successful pairing, which comes up with notes of red berries, dried cherries and a noble sweetness. Its lush fruit fullness and spicy depth complement the buttery-fruity notes of the tart. The fine, light acid structure makes the pairing harmonious, the slightly nutty finish adds additional complexity. Perfect for those who prefer red wine with dessert and still don’t want to sacrifice elegance.
Noble Late Harvest Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch, South Africa)
This noble sweet Chenin Blanc from South Africa captivates with exotic fruit notes, honey, tropical aromas and an invigorating acidity. The southern hemisphere interpretation brings a modern, aromatically intense touch to the plate. Its juiciness balances the sweetness and caramelized notes of the Tarte Tatin and sets an exciting, international accent in food wine pairing for modern connoisseurs.
Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos (Tokaj, Hungary)
Tokaji Aszú is a legendary dessert wine. The notes of apricot, dried fruit, honey and a hint of bright spice go wonderfully with the buttery structure and apple fruit core of the Tarte Tatin. The fresh, precise acid structure ensures an elegant, long finish. The harmony between fruit, spice, sweetness and fine bitter note makes this pairing a real festive highlight in the glass and on the plate.
The recipe:
Tarte Tatin
Cooking utensils
- 1 Gusseiserne Pfanne oder Auflaufform
- 1 Schälmesser
- 1 Schneidebrett
- 1 Teigrolle
- 1 Küchenwaage
Ingredients
Für die Tarte Tatin
- 3 –4 aromatische Äpfel z.B. Boskoop
- 120 g Zucker
- 80 g Butter
- 1 Rolle Blätterteig
- 1 Prise Salz
- 1 EL Zitronensaft
Preparation
Karamell & Äpfel
- Zucker in der Pfanne langsam hellbraun karamellisieren lassen.
- Butter zugeben, bis eine cremige Masse entsteht.
- Äpfel schälen, vierteln, entkernen und in Spalten schneiden, mit Zitronensaft beträufeln.
Schichten & Backen
- Apfelspalten kreisförmig ins Karamell legen, leicht karamellisieren lassen.
- Blätterteig auflegen und die Ränder nach unten einrollen.
- Im Ofen (180°C) ca. 30–35Min. backen.
Stürzen & Servieren
- Tarte noch warm stürzen, aus der Form lösen und lauwarm genießen.
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- Frisch geschlagene Sahne
- Vanilleeis
- Mandel-Crunch
