TASTE TEST & REVEAL: Wine Pairings for Chicken Francese

Join Tracy Gardner and Irene Miller as they put 15 wine selections to the test with the New York Times’ recipe for Chicken Francese. Then, we reveal our top wine pairing recommendations. Use the links below to find out where to buy our recommendations from a seller near you.

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