What to drink with roast chicken? - Food & Wine

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For a classic chicken dish, the trend could lean towards either white or red wine:
– A Vouvray white wine, or a semi-dry one.
– A red Burgundy wine such as a Chorey Les Beaune .
A chicken returned to a salad can, for example, be combined with:
– a red wine from Chinon .
– A red wine from Languedoc .

What type of wine should the chicken pair with?

Chicken, if cooked properly, shouldn't be too dry. It should be slightly juicy and tender, with a subtly charred flavor from the skin. In its classic form, it's often paired with dry white wines, whose fruity and acidic notes add a touch of brightness to the dish. If you're making a slightly different recipe, such as a citrus chicken, you can opt for a fruitier, less acidic white wine. A caramelized chicken or one served with chestnuts, which have sweeter notes, pairs well with a white wine that will cut through the sweetness. Fruity red wines work equally well.

Which wine should I choose?

As mentioned, a white Loire wine, such as a Vouvray , would be the best choice here. If you're planning a sweeter dish, a Vouvray will do just fine! Alternatively, you could opt for a red wine with softer tannins, either from its youth or its age. Consider a red Burgundy like a Chorey-lès-Beaune . A fruity red from the Languedoc region would also be a good choice. Or perhaps a Chinon would be a fine addition to this dish.

Roast chicken: a simple pleasure

Roast chicken isn't complicated. A chicken, a side dish, an oven, and you're all set. Just remember to baste it well during cooking so it doesn't dry out. A good roast chicken is perfect for sharing with friends, family, on a sunny weekend getaway or a cold, rainy one. It doesn't matter, it's there to delight us, and we'll always want more!
There are a variety of recipes to offer a change from simple chicken, such as those with citrus fruits, chestnuts, caramelized chicken, or even stuffed chicken. Not only does it pair well with many different side dishes, but you'll also need to carefully consider which wine to pair it with.

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