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.

IGP Ardèche Viognier blanc 2024 - Domaine Courbis

IGP Ardèche Viognier white 2024 - Domaine Courbis

13 % vol
IGP Ardèche

15,00 €

Mercurey Premier Cru Les Vasées rouge 2023 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

Mercurey Premier Cru Les Vasées red 2023 - Domaine Francois Raquillet

13,5 % vol
AOP Mercurey Premier Cru Les Vasées

41,00 €

Pommard Premier Cru Clos Blanc rouge 2024 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

Pommard Premier Cru Clos Blanc red 2024 - Domaine Machard De Gramont

13,5 % vol
AOP Pommard Premier Cru Clos Blanc

49,90 €

Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron blanc 2024 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

Givry Premier Cru Le Vigron white 2024 - Domaine Vincent Lumpp

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

22,50 €

Petit F Pouilly Fumé blanc 2023 - Domaine Michel Redde

Petit F Pouilly Fumé white 2023 - Domaine Michel Redde

13 % vol
AOC Pouilly-Fumé
0.75 L

19,90 €

Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Saints-Georges rouge 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Saints-Georges red 2019 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

14 % vol
AOP Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Saints-Georges

110,00 €

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Les Dames Huguettes" rouge 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits "Les Dames Huguettes" red 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

12,5 % vol
AOP Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits

35,00 €

Pinot Gris blanc 2024 - Les Jamelles

13 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

8,30 €

Pinot Gris blanc 2023 - Les Jamelles

13 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

8,30 €

Gewurztraminer blanc 2023 - Les Jamelles

13 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

9,90 €

Clair de Rose rosé 2023 - Les Jamelles

12,5 % vol
IGP Pays d'Oc
0.75 L

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

7,70 €

Crozes-Hermitage "Clos des Grives" rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage "Clos des Grives" Organic Red 2023 - Domaine Combier

13 % vol
AOC Crozes-Hermitage

50,00 €

Morgon rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Loic et Noel Bulliat

Organic Morgon red 2023 - Domaine Loic et Noel Bulliat

13 % vol
AOP Morgon

14,00 €

Chablis white 2022 - Grand Calcaire

12,5 % vol
Chablis AOP

26,00 €

Côte de Provence rosé 2023 - La Promenade

Côtes de Provence rosé 2023 - La Promenade

13 % vol
AOC Côtes de Provence

~~12,65 €~~ 8,35 €

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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.