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.

Corton Bressandes rouge 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Corton Bressandes red 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

14 % vol
Corton Bressandes
0.75 L

155,00 €

Meursault-Porusots Premier Cru Cuvée Jehan Humblot Blanc 2017 - Hospices de Beaune

13,5 % vol
AOP Meursault Premier Cru Porusot
0.75 L

180,00 €

Saint-Aubin Premier Cru blanc 2021 - Domaine Larue

Saint-Aubin Premier Cru white 2021 - Domaine Larue

13 % vol
AOP Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
0.75 L

42,00 €

Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Fuées rouge 2018 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Fuées red 2018 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13,5 % vol
AOP Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Fuées
0.75 L

145,00 €

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes rouge 2022 - Domaine Charton

Mercurey Vieilles Vignes red 2022 - Domaine Charton

13 % vol
AOP Mercurey
0.75 L

29,50 €

Chassagne-Montrachet village rouge 2023 - Domaine Bouzereau Gruere

Chassagne-Montrachet village red 2023 - Domaine Bouzereau Gruere

13 % vol
AOP Chassagne-Montrachet
0.75 L

40,00 €

Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Les Murgers des dents de chien blanc 2023 - Domaine Larue

13 % vol
AOP Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Les Murgers des dents de chien
0.75 L

60,00 €

Meursault Les Tillets blanc 2023 - Domaine Bouzereau Gruere

13 % vol
AOP Meursault
0.75 L

55,00 €

Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Longeays blanc Bio 2021 -Domaine Mathias

Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Longeays Organic White 2021 - Domaine Mathias

13 % vol
AOP Pouilly-Vinzelles
0.75 L

18,00 €

Puligny-Montrachet Le Trézin blanc 2023 - Domaine Gérard Thomas

Puligny-Montrachet Le Trézin white 2023 - Domaine Gérard Thomas

13 % vol
Puligny-Montrachet PDO
0.75 L

62,00 €

Quincy "Les Sablons" blanc 2023 - Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

Quincy "Les Sablons" white 2023 - Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

13 % vol
Quincy AOC
0.75 L

16,00 €

Cuvée Gallety Côtes du Vivarais blanc 2024 - Domaine Gallety

Gallety Cuvée Côtes du Vivarais white 2024 - Domaine Gallety

13,5 % vol
AOC Côtes du Vivarais
0.75 L

18,00 €

Mâcon Fuissé blanc 2022 - Domaine Jessica Litaud

Mâcon Fuissé white 2022 - Domaine Jessica Litaud

14,5 % vol
AOC Mâcon Fuissé
0.75 L

50,00 €

Barre à mine Pouilly-Fumé blanc 2023 - Domaine Michel Redde

13,5 % vol
AOC Pouilly-Fumé
0.75 L

57,00 €

Côtes du Roussillon Vieilles Vignes rouge 2019 - Le Clos des Fées

AOC Côtes du Roussillon
0.75 L

~~30,00 €~~ 27,00 €

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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.