Christmas Yule logs 2026
For the festive season, Nina Métayer has created a collection centred on her limited-edition creations – La Surprise, The Gift and The Mistletoe – also three traditional Christmas logs and a selection of chocolatey sweetnesses.
From Wednesday 2 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.
2026 YULE LOG
La Surprise
One second before Christmas
Nina Métayer’s Signature 2026 Yule Log for 6
Very limited edition: we strongly recommend ordering in advance.
Update 6/12: thank you for your enthusiasm! Thanks to your trust, the Délicateam welcomes reinforcements for Christmas in order to adapt our production capacity to your expectations. This is why, every day, the availability of my signature yug log may vary even if its still very limited. Thank you for your understanding, don’t hesitate to contact us too, Nina
Placed at the centre of the table with playful elegance, the Yule log is revealed as you lift its intricately crafted cocoa-tuile dome. Cutting also reveals lovely surprises, from the rocking horse motif that emerges at its heart to flavours that evoke childhood Christmases. The comforting warmth of the spices, the caramelised roundness of the apple compotée and the freshness of the bergamot notes blend harmoniously with the textures fruity, creamy, crispy and the light crunch of the cocoa tuile to share.
Edible bell: True Gold cocoa tuile*, with a sparkling red bow made from 70 per cent dark chocolate from Santo Domingo.
Christmas log: cinnamon crisp, muscovado sugar, Linnolat white almond plant-based chocolate, almond and hazelnut praline, small pieces of whole almonds and crêpes dentelles. Apple compotée cooked in butter and brown sugar. Bergamot ganache. Rocking horse motif in the centre of the log: ganache made with white chocolate, 70% dark chocolate and Carbon Black cocoa*, bergamot ganache, caramel. Light mousse with Christmas spices. Velvety decoration. *DeZaan cocoa.
Yule Log “Signature” 2026 to share for 6.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, nuts, soya, fish gelatine.
120,00€
Available: 63
2026 YULE LOG
The gift
One second before Christmas
Nina Métayer’s signature individual Yule log
Update 6/12: thank you for your enthusiasm! Thanks to your trust, the Délicateam welcomes reinforcements for Christmas in order to adapt our production capacity to your expectations. This is why, every day, the availability of my signature yug log may vary even if its still very limited. Thank you for your understanding, don’t hesitate to contact us too, Nina
In the same spirit, and featuring the same flavours that gently awaken the senses, the individual version of our Yule log “Signature” adds a touch of indulgence to the festive Advent season and all the tender moments shared right up until the New Year.
Crispy with cinnamon, muscovado sugar, Linnolat white almond plant-based chocolate, almond and hazelnut praline, small pieces of whole almonds and crêpes dentelles. Moist biscuit with hints of hazelnut. Bergamot ganache. Apple compotée cooked in butter and brown sugar. Light mousse with Christmas spices. Velvet decoration and a sparkling red bow made from 70% Saint Domingue dark chocolate.
Individual Yule log.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, nuts, soya, fish gelatine.
10,00€
Available: 822
2026 YULE LOG
The Mistletoe
2026 Yule Log to share for 8 and an individual version.
Limited edition: pre-orders are recommended.
Inspired by the traditional end-of-year good-luck bouquet, Nina has sculpted her botanical design from a block of raw chocolate. In terms of flavours, the freshness of the lemon confit and the thyme lend the Crémeux slightly herbaceous notes that contrast with the chocolatey indulgence of the mousse and the fruity roundness of the dark chocolate shell.
Crispy with 38% milk chocolate, crêpes dentelles, almond and hazelnut praline, pinch of fleur de sel. Soft biscuit made with olive oil infused with thyme Kalios. Crémeux with thyme-infused cream. Lemon and yuzu confit. Mousse made with 66% dark and 38% milk chocolate. Shell made from 70% Saint Domingue dark chocolate. Decoration: green velvet, red bow made from 70% dark chocolate, small marzipan ball(s) coated in candi sugar.
2026 Yule Log to share for 8 and an individual version.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, nuts, soya, fish gelatine.
Price range: 10,00€ through 79,00€
2024 YULE LOG
Chocolate, Earl Grey Yule Log
The citrus notes of Earl Grey tea add a delicate freshness that enhances the distinctive flavours of dark chocolate and cocoa. With its interplay of textures – from the crispness of the shortbread, the roundness of the brownie, the crunch of the pecan nut, the praline, the lightness of the mousse, to the melt-in-the-mouth of the Crémeux… This Yule log elegantly combines frank savors to the delight of food lovers of all ages.
Crispy shortbread made with 70% dark chocolate, Charentes-Poitou PDO butter, crêpes dentelles, pecan nut pieces, pecan praline, fleur de sel. 70% dark chocolate brownie, cocoa*, milk chocolate chips, roasted pecan nut pieces.
Hazelnut and pecan praline, fleur de sel. Dark chocolate 85% Kacinkoa and 70% Saint Domingue Crémeux. 70% chocolate mousse, cream and milk infused with Comptoir Français du Thé Earl Grey. Decoration: whipped ganache chocolate cocoa ; cocoa powder* and 70% dark chocolate. *Crimson Red DeZaan.
To share for 6 and individual version.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, nuts, soya, fish gelatine.
Price range: 8,50€ through 49,00€
2026 YULE LOG
Vanilla, pears and caramel Yule log
With its interplay of textures that awakens the senses, this creation summon fond memories around its crispy, freshness of the pear, roundness of the vanilla, subtle notes of cocoa and a tenderly nostalgic caramel that will delight all generations gathered round the table.
Crispy with 38% milk chocolate, praline and crêpes dentelles. True Gold Dezaan cocoa flourless biscuit. Charentes-Poitou AOP butter caramel, pinch of fleur de sel. Compotée of pears, thin brunoise of fresh pears. Light vanilla mousse*. Decoration: white velvet; whipped vanilla ganache; vanilla powder*; white chocolate. * Madagascar.
To share for 6 and individual version.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, nuts, soya, fish gelatine.
Price range: 8,50€ through 49,00€
2025 YULE LOG
Exotic Yule log
Crisp crumble with grated coconut, plant-based coco white chocolate Linnolat, almond and hazelnut praline, crispy praline coconut, crêpes dentelles. Soft almond and coconut biscuit. Mango and passion fruit compotée, diced fresh mango. Light combawa and lime mousse, coconut cream, zest. Decoration: mango glaze; whipped lime ganache; dried orange zests; white chocolate.
To share for 6 and individual version.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, nuts, soya, fish gelatine.
Price range: 8,50€ through 49,00€
2026 YULE LOG
Limited-edition box set of 3 indidual Yule logs
Vanilla, pears, caramel; Exotic; Earl Grey chocolate.
Update 6/12: thank you for your enthusiasm! Thanks to your trust, the Délicateam welcomes reinforcements for Christmas in order to adapt our production capacity to your expectations. This is why, every day, the availability of my signature yug log may vary even if its still very limited. Thank you for your understanding, don’t hesitate to contact us too, Nina
Vanilla, pears, caramel? Exotic? Earl Grey chocolate? Why choose! As a prelude to the festive season, from the very first days of December, this set invites you to discover, in individual version, the flavours of our three traditional Yule logs.
1 vanilla, pear and caramel Yule log. 1 exotic Yule log. 1 Earl Grey chocolate Yule log. *For further details, please see the descriptions for each Yule log.
Box set of 3 indidual Yule logs
Allergens in the three Yule logs: gluten, eggs, milk, nuts, soya, fish gelatine.
24,00€
Available: 100
2026 YULE LOG
Christmas Fried Treats
Update 6/12: thank you for your enthusiasm! Thanks to your trust, the Délicateam welcomes reinforcements for Christmas in order to adapt our production capacity to your expectations. This is why, every day, the availability of my signature yug log may vary even if its still very limited. Thank you for your understanding, don’t hesitate to contact us too, Nina
Adorable little treats in a pretty box! Our rocking horses, apple trees, presents and chocolate hearts are just as tempting to tuck into as they are to give as gifts to sweet-toothed little ones and grown-ups alike.
Random assortment of 4 different designs of Christmas chocolates in 70% dark, 38% milk and 29% white chocolate.
Metal tin containing approx. 190g of chocolate.
Allergens: milk, soya. May contain traces of peanuts, sesame, gluten and nuts.
16,00€
Available: 100
Noël 2026
Candied chestnuts
Not available to order on 23 and 24 December.
This delicate traditional confectionery evokes the pleasure of giving, especially during the festive season. The chestnuts, carefully selected from Italian chestnut groves and packaged by hand, are delicately glazed in a natural vanilla syrup.
Ingredients: chestnuts, sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, natural vanilla flavouring.
Box of 3 candied chestnuts, approx. 60g (unit weight 20/22g).
Allergens:
12,00€
Available: 30
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Christmas orders: our guide tips
The Yule logs featured on this page are available only from Wednesday 2 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.
Each order is linked to its collection date: please place a separate order for each date.
Important: some cakes may be not be available on the same dates as the Yule logs.
Pre-orders are strongly recommended
Throughout the year, and even more so during the festive season, we have to work within the constraints of our artisanal production capacity, delivery arrangements and storage space at our various collection points. As a result, certain products, on certain dates – particularly 24, 25 and 31 December – and at certain collection points may quickly become unavailable.
Important: once the maximum number of limited-edition signature logs (La Surprise and Le Gui) has been reached, it will no longer be possible to order them!
Free collection points: opening hours (click and collect)
Collections from 2 to 21 December: every day except on Tuesdays at Chez Nina, on Wednesdays at Chez Paillat and on Thursdays at Le Fournil. Then every day (7 days a week) at all three shops from 22 December to 1 January.
- Le Fournil in La Rochelle, from 8.00 am to 7.30 pm; on Sundays until 7.00 pm;
- At Paillat in La Rochelle, from 9.00 am to 7.30 pm, and on Sundays until 7.00 pm;
- At Nina’s in Rivedoux-Plage on the Île de Ré, from 10.00 am to 7.30 pm; on Sundays until 7.00 pm.
On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
On Thursday 24 and 31 December:at Le Fournil, Chez Paillat and Chez Nina until 5.00 pm.
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Friday 1 January: at Le Fournil, Chez Paillat and Chez Nina until 7.00 pm.
Free pick-up points in La Rochelle - Ré island
The day you chose when you placed your order.
Le Fournil, La Rochelle Sautel:
Pick-up at Le Fournil, 90 Bd André Sautel, 17000 La Rochelle: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7.30pm, Sundays until 7pm, closed on Thursdays.
Chez Paillat, La Rochelle Saint Maurice:
Pick-up at Chez Paillat, 170 Av. Carnot, 17000 La Rochelle: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7.30pm, Sundays until 7pm, closed on Wednesdays.
Chez Nina, Rivedoux-Plage Ré island:
Pick-up at Chez Nina, 190 Rue Jules Ferry, 17940 Rivedoux-Plage: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7.30pm, Sundays until 7pm.
No changes to your choices will be accepted within 48 hours before your delivery or collection.