Wines for White Meats – Light White and Red Wines

Elegant whites, light reds, fruity rosés: our wines reveal the full finesse of white meats. An ideal selection for your everyday recipes as well as festive occasions.

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts rouge 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts red 2023 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

13 % vol
AOP Chorey-lès-Beaune

25,00 €

Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru rouge 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru red 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13,5 % vol
AOP Clos de Vougeot

283,00 €

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts rouge 2021 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts red 2021 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

13 % vol
AOP Chorey-lès-Beaune

24,00 €

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts rouge 2022 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts red 2022 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

13 % vol
AOP Chorey-lès-Beaune

24,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet village rouge 2022 - Domaine Bruno Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet village red 2022 - Domaine Bruno Colin

13 % vol
Chassagne-Montrachet AOP

65,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet village rouge 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet village red 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

13 % vol
Chassagne-Montrachet AOP

60,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet village rouge 2020 - Domaine Bruno Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet village red 2020 - Domaine Bruno Colin

13 % vol
Chassagne-Montrachet AOP

47,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot rouge 2017 - Domaine Fontaine Gagnard

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot red 2017 - Domaine Fontaine Gagnard

13 % vol
AOP Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot

59,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Maltroie rouge 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Maltroie red 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

13 % vol
AOP Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Maltroie

85,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet village rouge 2021 - Domaine Bouzereau Gruere

Chassagne-Montrachet village red 2021 - Domaine Bouzereau Gruere

13 % vol
AOP Chassagne-Montrachet
0.75 L

39,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Boudriotte rouge 2021 - Domaine Larue

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Boudriotte red 2021 - Domaine Larue

13 % vol
AOP Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Boudriotte

65,00 €

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru rouge 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru red 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

14 % vol
AOP Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

285,00 €

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru rouge 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru red 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13,5 % vol
AOP Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

290,00 €

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru rouge 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru red 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

AOP Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

285,00 €

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru rouge 2018 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru red 2018 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

14 % vol
AOP Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

287,00 €

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What wines go well with white meats?

Mild, tender, and lean, white meats such as veal, pork, turkey, or rabbit call for balanced, delicate, and refined wines. The right food and wine pairing allows you to fully appreciate the subtlety of these dishes. At Les Vins de Carole, we offer a curated selection of white, light red, rosé, and even sparkling wines to complement all your white meat recipes.

White wines: elegance and freshness

Dry white wines are particularly well-suited to white meats, especially when cooked in a sauce. A Chardonnay from Burgundy (Meursault, Montagny, Mâcon-Villages) offers a lovely roundness to accompany a veal stew or a turkey fillet in a cream sauce. A Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley (Vouvray, Montlouis) provides a pleasant tension that complements slightly sweet and savory dishes or mild curries.

A Viognier with floral and yellow fruit notes pairs perfectly with a veal escalope or a pork roast with apricots. For simpler dishes, a Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre or Quincy enhances the delicate flavor of the meat with a lively acidity.

Light red wines: pairings of pure finesse

Unlike red meats, white meats pair well with low-tannin reds . A Pinot Noir from Burgundy, a Gamay from Beaujolais, or a Cinsault from Languedoc are excellent accompaniments to grilled veal chops, kebabs, or filet mignon.

These red wines should be supple, fruity, and without excessive alcohol or oak, so as not to overpower the flavors of the meat. They can even be served slightly chilled for a lighter touch.

Rosé and sparkling wines: for modern pairings

Rosé wines from Provence, Languedoc, or Tavel, with their fruity and fresh aromas, pair well with grilled, marinated, or cold white meats. They are perfect for summer meals or casual buffets.

A Crémant de Loire or a Brut Champagne can add a lovely liveliness to a stuffed turkey dish, a cold roast pork, or a terrine. The bubbles bring lightness and cut through richer textures.

Service tips

Serve white wines between 10 and 12°C, light red wines between 14 and 16°C, rosé wines around 10°C, and sparkling wines between 6 and 8°C. Remember to match the intensity of the wine to the cooking method and the sauce: the spicier the dish, the more expressive the wine can be.

Our expert selection for your white meat dishes

At Les Vins de Carole, we offer a collection specially designed to enhance white meats. Renowned appellations, expressive grape varieties, and expert advice ensure that every dish finds its perfect partner in a bottle. Trust our selection for a harmonious tasting experience.