White Wine Pairing Guide -- PARS DEUX!

LOIRE VALLEY/SAUVIGNON BLANC
Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Sav. Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne
Expect: Bright fruits, citrus, mineral
Perfect Pair: seafood, white fish
Cheeses: Boursin, soft, heavier

ALSACE
Grapes: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc
Expect: mineral, petroleum, lychee
Perfect Pair: Indian, exotic, spicy
Cheeses: Muenster, cheddar, sharp

WHITE BURGUNDY/CHARDONNAY
Expect: Earth, grass, vanilla
Perfect Pair: salmon, caviar, sausage
Cheeses: Soft, cow’s milk, light

WHITE RHONE/CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
Grapes: Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier
Expect: pear, spice, nuts, floral
Perfect Pair: crab, Snapper, Asain
Cheeses: blue veined, heavy

PINOT GRIGIO/PINOT GRIS
Expect: white peach, lean citrus, wet stone
Perfect Pair: Garlic-butter, asparagus, cream
Cheeses: Asiago, Mozzarella, Crottin

CHAMPAGNE:
See White Burgundy/Chardonnay

SAUTERNES:
Grapes: Sémillon, Sav. Blanc, Muscadelle
Expect: Honey, apricots, raisins
Perfect Pair: Foie gras, tropical fruit salad, quail
Cheeses: Roquefort, pungent, blue veined

ROSÉ
Grapes: Cinsault, Syrah, Mouvedre
Expect: Pink grapefruit, vanilla, red fruit
Perfect Pair: Salads, tomatoes, salmon
Cheeses: Feta, Picodon, Pélardon

This is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of white wine possibilities. If you do have a vartietal to be enjoyed but zilch idea what to munch with it, email us!