Herb or Spice
Lavender
About This Entry
Culinary lavender adds floral perfume to Herbes de Provence, honey, and desserts — used sparingly, it pairs with Rosé, Muscat, and aromatic Mediterranean whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Provence Rose — Lavender floral herb accent suits Provence rosé in herb-crusted and dessert garnish service.
Moscato — Lavender dessert accent also pairs with Moscato floral fruit.
Lavender — Lavender floral herb aligns with lavender Provence rosé and aromatic whites.
Common Culinary Uses
- lamb leg
At a Glance
Group
Dried Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Lavandula angustifolia
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Lavender
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Dried Herbs
- Scientific name
- Lavandula angustifolia
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent