Food & wine pairing: Blanquette de veau!

Blanquette de veau is an emblematic dish of French gastronomy, renowned for its delicacy and refinement. The melting, juicy veal is sublimated by a velvety sauce of stock, cream and egg white, topped with onions, carrots and mushrooms. The result is a dish that's creamy, fragrant and comforting all at once.

To choose the perfect wine to accompany blanquette de veau, it's important to consider several factors:

The richness of the sauce:

The sauce for blanquette de veau is often rich and unctuous, with subtle notes of cream and stock. A wine that offers a nice texture on the palate and a certain opulence can complement these flavors while providing balance.

Side dishes: Blanquette de veau is often served with rice, potatoes or pasta, which can influence the choice of wine. Opt for a wine that harmonizes with these accompaniments while highlighting the flavors of the main course.

Delicacy: Blanquette veau is often served with rice, potatoes or pasta, which can influence the choice of wine.

The delicacy of the meat: Veal meat is tender and slightly sweet, which calls for a wine that doesn't overwhelm it but highlights its finesse.

Suggestions for Wine and Veal Blanquette Pairings

Here are a few wine and blanquette de veau pairing suggestions to guide you in your choice:

Chardonnay: A round, well-balanced Chardonnay, with its aromas of white-fleshed fruit, butter and vanilla, offers perfect harmony with the richness and complexity of blanquette de veau. Its creamy texture on the palate complements that of the sauce, creating a most pleasurable taste experience. A Mercurey blanc du Domaine Gouffier will be an excellent choice.

Viognier: An aromatic Viognier, like that from Domaine des Homs, with its notes of peach, apricot and white flowers, brings a touch of freshness and vivacity to blanquette de veau. Its lovely acidity cleanses the palate between each bite, leaving a sensation of lightness and balance.

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For red wine lovers, a Loire wine: a organic Loire wine made from Cabernet-Franc, with a few years, will be a superb companion thanks to its notes of undergrowth, red fruits, mushrooms.