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.

Pommard Premier Cru Les Chaponnières rouge 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Pommard Premier Cru Les Chaponnières red 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13,5 % vol
Pommard Premier Cru Les Chaponnières AOP
0.75 L

90,00 €

Pinot Noir rouge 2023 - Les Jamelles

13,5 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc
0.75 L

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

8,35 €

Pernand-Vergelesses "Les Boutières" rouge 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Pernand-Vergelesses "Les Boutières" red 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
Pernand-Vergelesses AOC
0.75 L

45,00 €

Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes rouge 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes red 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

14 % vol
Nuits-Saint-Georges PDO
0.75 L

64,00 €

Marsannay Clos du Roy rouge Bio 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

Marsannay Clos du Roy Organic Red Wine 2021 - Domaine Jean Fournier

13,5 % vol
AOP Marsannay
0.75 L

43,00 €

Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron rouge 2023 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron red 2023 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

13,5 % vol
AOP Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron
0.75 L

22,50 €

Givry Premier Cru Clos-Saint-Paul "Monopole" rouge 2023 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

Givry Premier Cru Clos-Saint-Paul "Monopole" red 2023 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

13,5 % vol
AOP Givry Premier Cru Clos-Saint-Paul
0.75 L

~~26,50 €~~ 23,85 €

Givry Premier Cru La Grande Berge rouge 2020 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

Givry Premier Cru La Grande Berge red 2020 - Domaine Laurent Mouton

14 % vol
AOP Givry Premier Cru La Grande Berge
0.75 L

35,00 €

Corton Grand Cru rouge 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Corton Grand Cru red 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13,5 % vol
Corton Grand Cru AOP
0.75 L

145,00 €

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Louis Auguste rouge 2021 - Domaine David Duband

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Louis Auguste red 2021 - Domaine David Duband

13 % vol
AOP Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits
0.75 L

27,00 €

Bourgogne Côte d'Or rouge 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Côte d'Or red 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
AOP Bourgogne Côte d'Or
0.75 L

~~33,00 €~~ 24,75 €

Beaune Premier Cru Les Grèves rouge 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Beaune Premier Cru Les Grèves red 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

14 % vol
AOP Beaune Premier Cru Les Grèves
0.75 L

57,00 €

Aloxe-Corton red 2022 - Domaine Larue

13 % vol
Aloxe-Corton PDO
0.75 L

45,00 €

Côtes du Rhône Belleruche blanc 2023 - M. Chapoutier

Côtes du Rhône Belleruche white 2023 - M. Chapoutier

14 % vol
AOC Côtes du Rhône
0.75 L

~~9,50 €~~ 8,90 €

Minervois Plaisir d'Eulalie rouge 2022 - Château Sainte Eulalie

Minervois Plaisir d'Eulalie red 2022 - Château Sainte Eulalie

14,5 % vol
Minervois PDO
0.75 L

8,00 €

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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.