Food and wine pairing: which white wine to use with mussels
Which wine with mussels?
Originally from Belgium, the mussels are a delight for young and old alike. It is a meal that does not require much preparation. The most difficult thing is probably to associate it with a nice bottle of wine. So, which wine should you choose to accompany mussels?
Avoid red wines which will create a bitterness and limit the taste of the mussels. Although rosé is well suited to this dish, a dry white wine is the ideal combination for your meal. Choose a young, lively wine that is not very sweet and has good acidity.
Perfect meal guaranteed!
Which white wine to choose with mussels?
Mussels are usually served with French fries and can be garnished with cream, lemon and leeks. Depending on the choice, you can opt for white wines different white wines.
- The mussels marinière are no longer to be presented, taste them with our white Altitude 231 meters from vines located at the Col de Mollo.
- For the mussels in chicken sauce which are composed of garlic, cream, onion and parsley, choose a complex and refined white wine such as Cavalcade blanc.
- With mussels in white wine and lemon sauceThe white Canaille, also called the epicurean wine, is a perfect match.
- Finally, the mussels à la basquaiseare a perfect match for the Château de Corneilla "Héritage blanc" vintage.
Some appellations are perfect for a meal composed of mussels regardless of the chosen accompaniment. Do not hesitate to visit our website to discover all our wines.
August 4th is White Wine Day
On l’aime tellement qu’on lui dédie une journée. L’accord idéal pour les moules est fêté le 4 août. Le vin blanc, par sa multitude d’arômes, fait l’unanimité. Parfait pour les journées chaudes d’été, idéal pour les mets de Noël, on ne se passe plus de lui. La Journée du Vin Blanc est une occasion pour les amateurs de vin de découvrir de nouveaux vins blancs, de célébrer leurs vins blancs préférés et de partager leur passion pour le vin blanc avec d’autres personnes. De nombreux événements sont organisés dans le monde entier à l’occasion de cette journée comme des dégustations de vin, des soirées à thème, des visites de vignobles et des dîners gastronomiques.
And you, what are you going to taste as a white wine on August 4th?