Shellfish And Seafood Wine Pairing
Just like a squirt of lemon juice of a dash of vinegar elevates oysters, mussels and shrimp, wine lends its acidity to seafood to accentuate its fresh flavour reminiscent of the sea.
Pair shellfish and seafood with crisp white wine, preferably from cold or coastal regions, where the wine has evolved for centuries to be the appropriate partner for local seafood feasts.
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Muscadet, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and even Riesling and lesser-known varieties, such as Clairette, Piquepoul and Semillon, are ideal with seafood dishes. Stay away from oak-aged white wine unless you cook the seafood with butter. Dry, citrusy white wine with a long mineral finish is what you need to let the seafood do the talking.
You’ll find extraordinary seafood wine in France coming from all regions, from Burgundy and Alsace to Languedoc and the Loire. And don’t forget about sparkling wine. Dry Crémant and Champagne are extraordinary when paired with crustaceans. Discover our wine selection for seafood and shellfish below and enjoy the bounty of the sea!
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Côtes de Gascogne: Domaine Horgelus Colombard-SauvignonThis exquisite marriage of colombard and sauvignon reveals citrus, floral and exotic aromas, very refreshing and full of flavours. This wine is perfect as an aperitif and with all fish and seafood dishes.
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Val de Loire: Domaine Moncourt Roche Noire ChardonnayBright and luminous color with yellow glints. Aromas of apple, citrus, pineapple, caramel with notes of fresh butter and hazelnut.
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Côtes de Prouilhe: Chateau de Cointes GrenacheLight perfect summer drinking wine or ideal with salads or fish dishes. Brilliant colour, with nice after-taste.
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Côtes de Thongue: Domaine Coste Rousse Sauvignon l'EspiegleLong in the mouth with slightly acidulated notes. Perfect with seafood and fried fish, serve at 10°C.
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Vin de France: Domaine Laurens Cerisier White'Comme un Dimanche Sous Un Cerisier' - Like a Sunday under a Cherry Tree. Aromas of passion and citrus fruits.
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Alsace: Famille Cattin Pinot DuoA unique blend from the Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris grape varieties to savour all the richness of Alsace. An elegant and floral nose with a fleshy and fruity palate.
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Côtes de Thongue: Domaine Coste Rousse Font de LautreA fresh nose with citrus and fruit aromas. In the mouth, the flavours excite a bouquet of elegant perfume.
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Pays d'Oc: Domaine de Campaucels CrecerellettePale yellow colour with golden reflections. Aromas of Grapefruit zest, peach, pear and acacia. Fruity, lively and balanced on the palate.
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Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire: Domaine des Clerambaults Sur LieCrystal-clear with light green tints, typical minerality and notes of dry currants and apricots.
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Pierrevert: Chateau de Rousset Classique WhiteAromas of citrus fruit, hawthorn and acacia, the grape types interacting superbly, giving a very fresh taste. Very well for drinking now, this wine is a great match for Seafood dishes, particularly Oysters and Shellfish.
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Anjou: Domaine de la Ducquerie Les ClavièresThe terroir of the Clavières brings a very particular typicity and fruitiness, and a beautiful structure.
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Alsace: Cattin Libre Riesling SecWith a pale yellow lemon dress, this sulphite free Riesling has a nose of tropical fruits, peach, orange blossom aromas. A refreshing minerality with a dry and long finish.
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Picpoul de Pinet: Domaine de Campaucels Jean le BlancPale yellow colour, with aromas of grapefruit zest, acacia and pear; Nice salinity and fresh on the palate, with good length and volume.
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Bordeaux: Chateau de Bonhoste Cuvée Prestige WhiteVery pretty yellow colour with transparent, limpid and shiny reflections. The nose, frank, powerful and elegant, releases aromas of toasted dried fruits, then mineral and smoky notes, but also citrus. The palate is full and fleshy, with freshness and volume. The finish is long and tasty, with fruity and woody notes.
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Vouvray: Domaine Paris Sec WhiteFrom a selection of Domaine Paris's best plots of Chenin, harvested by hand in boxes then vinified and aged naturally in demi-muids in their cellars for a minimum of 8 months. Great finesse and depth with a very long finish in the mouth.
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Gewurztraminer: Muriel Gueth Original'SaceFruit and elegance, with enthusiastic and intense character. Pronounced notes of flowers, roses, tropical fruits and saffron. Generosity with an elegant finish.
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Riesling: Muriel Gueth Original'saceFrom Gueth's terroir rocks of Vosges pink sandstone, it is given fruit, elegance and fresh dry character. Typical Riesling fruity and floral nose, aromas of mainly orange zest, but also pear compote, white flowers and ripe citrus with a delicate and stony freshness.
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Alsace Grand Cru: Joseph Cattin Riesling HatschbourgIntense et mineral nose, with citrus and liquorice notes. The mouth is wonderfully mineral, with a light citrus aroma and a delicate acidity on the finish.
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Menetou-Salon: Kevin et Karine Lauverjat Moulin des VrilleresPleasant nose of citrus, round, silky and full-bodied.
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Reuilly: Gerard BigonneauElegant and generous, it reveals complex aromas of white fruits. The palate is dense, warm and balanced.
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Quincy: Gerard BigonneauIts colour is limpid with sparkling reflections. On the nose, aromas of citrus fruit, grapefruit, and of fresh lemon. Striking on the palate with a beautiful body. A little roundness, but which remains with a nice balance and liveliness at the end.
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Alsace: Muriel Gueth Terre Natale HarmonieMuriel Gueth's exclusive composition blend of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Unique, fragrant with character: harmonie of vivacity and elegance. Suits aperitif finger food, meals and spicy specialities.
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Petit Chablis: Dampt Freres Sur Les ClosPale gold with green lights and crystalline brilliance.
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Sancerre: Kevin et Karine Lauverjat Moulin des VrilleresAlways a fashionable winner if you like Sauvignon. This particular wine has the merit to always please irrespective of the vintage. That has been the case for the last 25 years. It has a dry and most appealing roundness, and such a lovely lingering after-taste. At its best with fish, shellfish and goat cheese. Best drunk within 5 years, but will keep longer and will change in character.
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Savennieres: Domaine de la Ducquerie Clos de Fremine WhiteLight golden colour, with intense white flower aromas. Supple palate, with a long mouth.
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Sancerre: Kevin et Karine Lauverjat Moulin des Vrilleres Reserve du DemonAn enticing and cheeky wine, offering a range of citrus fruits, honey and sage. The mouth is alive and invigorating, light and has fine length. The body is supported by rounded tannins.
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Sancerre: Domaine Masson-Blondelet ThauvenayHarvested on hard limestone and chalky-flinty soils this wine is to be drunk young. Its intensity, freshness and great minerality matches with a platter of seafood and crustaceans.
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Chablis Premier Cru: Dampt Freres VaucoupinComplex mineral nose with aromas of fresh fruit, grapes, apple, pear and breadcrumbs. It evolves towards notes of peach, pineapple, apricot, with hints of sweet spices. The palate is fresh, precise and orchestrated by a predominantly clay minerality. The finish, supple and melted, lets express aromas of white fruits.
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Saint-Romain: Domaine Coste-Caumartin Le Clos du Chateau Monopole WhiteA touch of minerality that brings a nice freshness. Long and soft, it is nicely balanced in a harmonious finesse.
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Chablis Grand Cru: Dampt Freres Les PreusesMineral, iodized and chalky nose with floral and fruity notes. After aeration, it evokes more complex aromas of white fruit and pear, smoky limestone, cereals and vanilla. Cherry, raspberry and pineapple complete this extremely rich olfactory bouquet. The palate is warm and generous. It is nonetheless frank, rich and luscious, with a beautiful liveliness. The whole is powerful and saline, the finish is fresh.
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