Which wines should I serve with a capon?
- Which wines should I serve with a capon?
- White wines and capons
- Red wines and capon
- Our wines in stock to accompany a capon:
- Which wines go with roast capon?
- Some wines we also recommend for capon
- Which wine to serve with a capon made from a white grape variety?
- Which wines go with capon with morel mushrooms?
- Looking for the official capon recipe?
Capon, with its distinct appellation since 1957, offers a unique taste experience. Originating from various French regions, the Chapon de Bresse, aged at least 8 months and reared for 7 months in the open air, is a poultry with a strong character and tender flesh. Among the many ways it can be cooked, capon in yellow wine remains an emblematic recipe.
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White wines and capons
White wine suggestions include Alsace Blanc wines, such as those from Domaine Weinbach, and Jura Vin Jaune wines, such as those from Domaine Macle.
Red wines and capon
To accompany capon, Burgundy red wines, particularly Gevrey Chambertin from prestigious houses such as Louis Jadot, René Bouvier and Faiveley, offer sublime pairings.
Our wines in stock to accompany a capon:
| Our selection of great wines to accompany a capon | Parker score | En stock ? |
|---|---|---|
| Les Coudraies 2020 Saumur Champigny - Domaine des Closiers | 93/100 |
7 in stock |
| Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes 2016 - Louis jadot | 92/100 |
17 in stock |
| Pinot Gris Réserve Personnelle 2017 - Domaine Trimbach | 95/100 |
0 in stock |
| Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile 2015 - Domaine Trimbach | 95+/100 |
6 in stock |
| Nuits St Georges 1er cru Les Boudots 2011 - Louis jadot | 91-93/100 |
4 in stock |
Which wines go with roast capon?
Savour the culinary experience to the full by choosing the perfect wines to accompany a roast capon. Traditionally, a supple, fruity red wine is the classic accompaniment.
- A Saumur de Champigny, made from the Cabernet Franc grape or enhanced with Cabernet Sauvignon, offers aromas of red and black fruits, enhanced by spicy notes of cloves, in perfect harmony with capon roasted in butter or stuffed with chestnuts.
- Burgundy red wines, such as Nuits-Saint-Georges from Domaines Dominique Laurent, Trapet and Chavy Chouet, provide a more tannic structure.
- Mercurey, with its woody, vanilla notes, is a powerful choice to accompany a stuffed or roast capon, especially the crus from Château de Chamirey.
- Wines from the Beaune appellation, offering elegance and refinement, are also recommended, particularly those from the domaines Louis Latour, J.M. Boillot, Bouchard Père et Fils, and Domaine de Montille.
Some wines we also recommend for capon
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Which wine to serve with a capon made from a white grape variety?
Opt for a Bourgogne Blanc Meursault, ideal with preparations based on orange cream or lemongrass and coconut milk. Partner estates such as Michel Bouzereau and Louis Latour offer buttery, fruity wines with notes of citrus and exotic fruit. For special occasions, a vinous champagne with aromas of brioche and candied fruit or a Côte-Rôtie wine are outstanding choices.
Which wines go with capon with morel mushrooms?
Food and wine pairings with other capon preparations are just as exquisite. For a capon with yellow wine and morels, dry white Burgundy wines such as Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet or Meursault are recommended. A white Châteauneuf du Pape will also bring out the flavours beautifully. For a capon stuffed with dried fruit, wines such as Vin Jaune from the Jura, Hermitage from the Rhône Valley, or references such as Gigondas, Chambolle Musigny in Burgundy, Alsace Pinot Noir and wines from Languedoc Roussillon are wise choices.
Looking for the official capon recipe?
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