Meyer Lemon Madeleines with Maestro Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc

Friends coming in half an hour? Then you’ve got plenty of time to bake a fresh batch of these elegant springtime treats. They’re lightly sweet with a touch of citrus that’s perfect for pairing with our Maestro Sauvignon Blanc. 

Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 

As refreshing as a sunny spring afternoon, this wine invites sip after sip with tropical aromas of kiwi, guava, and lychee. Flavors of lemongrass and subtle herbs are rounded by a touch of warm spice from French oak.  

Meyer Lemon Madeleines 

Makes 15

Ingredients 

2 eggs 

⅓ cup sugar 

¼ tsp salt 

½ tsp vanilla 

¼ tsp lemon extract (optional) 

½ cup all-purpose flour 

3 tsp Meyer lemon zest ((There was no Meyer in this Meyer lemon recipe. Does it go here?)) 

4 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled 

Method 

Heat oven to 375°F. Brush madeleine pan with butter.  

In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat eggs, sugar, and salt until pale yellow and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla and optional lemon extract. Gradually add flour. Gently incorporate; don’t overmix. With a spatula, gently fold in lemon zest and butter. 

Place about 1 Tbsp of batter into each mold on pan. Bake until tops spring back when touched, about 5–8 minutes. Remove from oven. Invert pan over a cooling rack. Let madeleines cool completely. 

Dust madeleines with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve with fresh strawberries. 

Q & A 

Q: What Beaulieu Vineyard wine pairs best with Meyer lemon madeleines? 

A: Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc. This wine’s the perfect combination of bright and rich, just like the madeleines. The cookies have a light sweetness that is nicely complemented by the fruit flavor in the wine.  

Q: What does Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc taste like? 

A: Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc offers tropical aromas of kiwi, guava, and lychee that merge with flavors of lemongrass and subtle herbs, rounded by a touch of warm spice from French oak. 

Q: Where is Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc grown? 

A: Our Maestro Sauvignon Blanc shows a true sense of place, coming from outstanding sites in the Rutherford American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the heart of Napa Valley. Most of the grapes were grown on our own estate vineyards on the Eastern Rutherford bench. Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc is known for being rich and round with tropical fruit aromas and flavors.  

Q: I don’t have a madeleine pan. Can I still bake this recipe? 

A: Yes, you can. Only madeleine pans create the signature fluted shape of this famous French cookie, but a mini-muffin or mini-corn bread pan will also give you the crisp, golden-browned edges that are key to madeleines’ appeal. 

Q: Can I substitute regular lemon zest, if I can’t find Meyer lemons? 

A: You can substitute regular lemons for Meyer lemons, however, zest from standard lemons is more acidic and less floral, so you may want to use 1 part lemon along with 1 part tangerine or mandarin orange zest for a closer match.  

Q: Why does this recipe call for lemon extract instead of lemon juice? 

A: Lemon extract brings a highly concentrated burst of lemon flavor without adding extra liquid or acidity. If you prefer a subtler lemon flavor, we suggest passing on that optional ingredient. Either way, these madeleines will taste great with our Maestro Sauvignon Blanc.