Grilled salmon & Loire Valley
Grilled salmon, with its rich flesh and melting texture, pairs perfectly with a Loire Valley white. A Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume brings the minerality and acidity needed to balance the fish.
Recommendation by Trinqo AI sommelier
Recommended wines
White Sancerre
- Grape:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Serving temperature:
- 10-12°C
Minerality and vivacity that cleanse the palate between each bite of salmon
Pouilly-Fume
- Grape:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Serving temperature:
- 10-12°C
Smoky notes that echo the grilled salmon, beautiful length on the palate
Sommelier tip
For herb-crusted salmon, Sancerre is perfect. For smoked or wood-grilled salmon, Pouilly-Fume with its natural smoky notes will be a magnificent echo.
Frequently asked questions
- What white wine with salmon?
- A Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume from the Loire Valley. Sauvignon Blanc is the ideal grape for salmon thanks to its vivacity.
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