What to drink with morel chicken

Chicken with morels is a delicate, refined dish, combining the tenderness of chicken with the earthy, rich flavors of morels. To choose the ideal wine to pair with these flavors, it's important to consider the texture of the dish, the aromas of the chicken and the intensity of the morels.

White wines, particularly those from Burgundy, are often recommended to accompany chicken with morels. A Chardonnay from Meursault or Puligny-Montrachet can provide the perfect combination of richness, creamy texture and stone fruit aromas. These characteristics harmonize well with the delicacy of the chicken and add an extra dimension to the flavors of the morels.

If the morel chicken sauce is to be made with a yellow wine, one might turn to organic Jura wines, oxidative like those fromDomaine Tissot or 100% non-oxidative chardonnay like those from domaine de la Pinte

However, red wine lovers can also find some interesting options. A Pinot Noir de Bourgogne, such as a Gevrey-Chambertin or Chambolle-Musigny, offers delicate red fruit aromas and fine tannins that can pair harmoniously with chicken. The aim is to choose a light, elegant red that doesn't overwhelm the subtlety of the morels. Red Loire wines, such as Saumur-Champigny from domaine Antoine Sanzay are remarkable alternatives.

If you're exploring regions outside Burgundy, a Viognier from the Rhône or Australia can be an interesting alternative on the white side. These white wines, rich in floral and fruity aromas, can bring an exotic, balanced dimension to the dish. For reds, a Merlot from Bordeaux's right bank or even a New World Pinot Noir, such as those from Oregon, can also offer seductive pairings.