What Wine to Drink with Grilled Foods

When the warm weather arrives, the aroma of barbecue often follows! Indeed, grilling is a popular choice for outdoor meals, offering a variety of options depending on your tastes or budget. Whether it's juicy steaks, traditional sausages and merguez, fresh fish, marinated chicken skewers, or grilled vegetables, there's something for everyone. But what wine should you serve with your barbecue grill?

Each type of grilled food pairs best with a specific wine to complement its flavors and create the perfect mouthful. White meats, sausages, and merguez typically pair well with a round, spicy red wine from regions like Languedoc, the Rhône Valley, or Provence. For a robust red meat dish such as a barbecue rib-eye steak, you can opt for a more tannic and structured red wine, like those from Bordeaux or Northern Rhône. For vegetables and fish, consider a fresh white wine from Burgundy or a chilled rosé from Provence. It's also crucial to serve your wines at the right temperature, especially in summer when bottles can warm up quickly (so remember to use an ice bucket)!

The Best Wine Pairings with Grilled Foods

• For Sausages, Merguez, and White Meats

  To accompany tasty sausages, grilled merguez, or white meat on the barbecue, choose a hearty and spicy red wine from an AOC Côtes-du-Rhône or AOC Languedoc. These wines, with their aromas of ripe red fruits, garrigue, and spices, and their round mouthfeel, will perfectly complement the tender texture of chipolatas and the bold flavors of grilled merguez.

• For White Fish like Dorade

  For white fish like dorade grilled on the plancha, opt for a fresh and mineral dry white wine made from Chardonnay. For a perfect pairing, choose a domain in AOC Chablisor AOC Mâcon, known for their delicate notes of white flowers, citrus, and white fruits. Their fresh and mineral profile will enhance the iodized flavors of your grilled fish without overwhelming its delicate flesh.

• For Vegetarian Grilled Vegetables

  If you prefer a vegetarian grilled option, go for a fresh and spicy rosé from a domain in AOC Coteaux Varois en Provence rosé or AOC Bandol rosé. With their intense aromatic profile of crunchy red fruits, citrus, and spices, along with their refreshing quality, these rosés will beautifully complement the grilled flavors of vegetables.

As you can see, whether you're grilling sausages, merguez, skewers, fish, or vegetables, Avenue des Vins has the perfect wine for you! Explore our selection of wines from your chosen château or domain. Red, white, rosé, crémant, or champagne—discover our cuvées to pair with your summer grill or any other recipe of your choice. Enjoy our top-quality cuvées with the best value for money delivered right to your door!