What wine goes with smoked salmon?

Tonight, you're having friends over. Your menu is ready: for a starter, you'll serve smoked salmon. But now you're wondering what wine to serve with the smoked salmon?

Smoked salmon, a delicacy

Smoked salmon is traditionally a festive dish, prized for its delicate, fatty flesh and pleasant salty notes. There are many ways to serve it: with blinis or toast, accompanied by crème fraîche or lemon juice—the choice is yours. But this delicate product cannot be paired with just any wine.

What white wine should I drink with smoked salmon?

To avoid unbalancing the tasting experience, it is advisable to choose a wine free of tannins. That is why the dry white wine is an ideal choice. To ensure a certain acidity on the palate, it should be chosen rather fresh and young. Thus, one would opt for a Pouilly-fumé or a Pouilly-fumé. THE Alsatian white wines They also pair very well with smoked salmon. In this case, you can opt for a Pinot Gris from Alsace or even a Riesling.

Champagne: an elegant and interesting alternative

There's nothing stopping you from serving a good smoked salmon with it. ChampagneIts bubbles will enhance the delicate flavor of the salmon, and the freshness of the champagne will further accentuate its smoky taste. For example, a Deutz will be perfect for enjoying your meal.

Red wine: good idea or bad idea?

Pair the smoked salmon with a red wine is more delicate. Indeed, most of these wines have fairly pronounced tannins and therefore risk masking the finesse and smoky flavor of the salmon. If, despite this, you wish to opt for this solution, you will need to be careful to choose a wine with low tannins. We advise you to serve a Pinot, a Gamayor even a wine Alsatian red.

What wine should I serve with asparagus and smoked salmon?

Depending on the variety, asparagus has a different flavor. White asparagus offers a delicate and subtle taste. Green asparagus, on the other hand, has a more pronounced flavor, while purple asparagus is fruitier. In any case, each of these varieties pairs well with smoked salmon. A dry white wine is the perfect accompaniment to this dish. We recommend a Côtes-de-Duras, a Bergerac, a Pinot Gris, a Chablis Grand Cru or Premier Cru or even a Fixin.

What wine should I serve with oysters and smoked salmon?

Because you want your guests to have a choice, you've decided to pair your smoked salmon with oysters. With their rather oily texture, oysters also have a pronounced salty and briny flavor. It will therefore be important to choose the right wine to complement both the oysters and the smoked salmon. To ensure you don't make any culinary faux pas, you'll consider the following: crisp white winesTheir slightly salty taste will be perfect. Among the Alsace winesyou can choose a Riesling or a Pinot Blanc. A Bergerac or a Côtes-de-Bergerac will also do the job very well. But other options are available to you: MuscadetSancerre, Quincy, Pouilly-sur-Loire, among the white wines of the Loire. On the Burgundy side, a Chablis or a Petit Chablis will delight the taste buds. 
If you do not wish to serve a white wine, you can safely turn to the ChampagneIts acidity will perfectly complement the salty notes of oysters and smoked salmon. Of course, you'll want to choose one from the classic vintages, with lively bubbles.

What wine should I serve with smoked salmon and avocado?

As a starter, avocado with smoked salmon is always a hit. A delicious fruit packed with vitamins, it's increasingly finding its way onto our tables. To avoid overpowering its subtle nutty flavor and creamy texture, special attention should be paid to the wine pairing. Among the white wines of Bordeaux, you'll have the choice between a Bordeaux Supérieur or a Francs-Côtes-de-Bordeaux White. Some white Burgundy will do the job perfectly. For example, a Chablis Grand CruYou can also turn to a White Arbois or a White PupillinFinally, the White Riesling from Alsace remains a safe bet.

Wines that should absolutely not be served with smoked salmon

Certain wines should be avoided when serving smoked salmon. Oaky white wines, for example, will clash with the smokiness of the salmon. A Meursault or Puligny-Montrachet, for instance, would not be a good choice. Sweet wines will also clash with the salty notes of the salmon, so a Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives or Château d'Yquem should be avoided. Red wines with high tannins are also not recommended, so a Saint-Émilion or Pomerol would be unsuitable. Finally, all rosé wines should be avoided, as they are too bland for salmon.