NEW WINE PAIRING: Wine Pairings for Chicken Francese

NEW WINE PAIRING: Wine Pairings for Chicken Francese
What wine would you serve with Chicken Francese?

Chicken Francese is full of bright acidity, lemon, and butter to provide a rich and tantalizing taste. Join Pairing Base as we review classic and unexpected wine pairings for this dish.

PAIRING OF THE MONTH: NYT Cooking’s Chicken Francese
Full Pairing:
Part 1 (New Pairing): WATCHING NOW
Part 2 (Research):
Part 3 (Taste Test & Reveal):
Part 4 (Wine Store Tips):

RECIPE

For this pairing, we’re trying out one of NYT Cooking’s most-popular recipes, Chicken Francese. We recommend adding a side of pasta topped with plenty of sauce from this recipe.

RECOMMENDED WINE PAIRINGS
1ST PLACE:
Zarate Albariño 2018, Rías Baixas, Spain
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An Albariño with great acidity, bright citrus, and a minerally finish.

2ND PLACE:
Granbazan ‘Etiqueta Verde’ Albariño 2017, Rías Baixas, Spain
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An Albariño with great concentration of fruit and textured richness.

3RD PLACE:
Jules Desjourneys Pouilly-Vinzelles 2015, Burgundy, France
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A medium-bodied Chardonnay with plenty of acidity that serves as a good backup option.

TO FIND A RECOMMEND WINE:
• Follow the link above to Wine-Searcher.
• Use the “Location” feature to find a seller near you.
• TIP: Call ahead to confirm the seller has the wine in stock. They may also hold the bottle for you and chill it if desired.
• Can’t find the wine you’re looking for? Learn what to ask for at the wine store for Chicken Francese:

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