Cune (CVNE)
Crianza
Rioja, Spain
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Protein and fat can soften the impression of its tannins
THE PAIRING NOTES
What wine goes with grilled chicken with a mustard sauce?
For grilled chicken with a mustard sauce, look for a wine with a similar weight to the dish. The mustard sauce can change the choice as much as the main ingredient.
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What to look for in the wine
Balance the richness
Look for acidity to balance the richer elements, including the mustard sauce. The wine also needs enough body to remain noticeable alongside the food.
Compare the weight
With a substantial, protein-rich preparation, a structured red can be useful to compare. A lighter version of the dish may need less weight. Include the cooking method and sauce in your choice.
Check the individual wine
Wines from the same grape can differ in body, alcohol and sweetness. Compare those details in the profiles below; a grape name alone cannot establish how a bottle will work with your recipe.
Bottles to consider
These suggestions compare a typical preparation with the available wine profiles. Add your own recipe in the pairing tool for a closer match.
Tenuta San Guido
Sassicaia
Bolgheri Sassicaia, Italy
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Protein and fat can soften the impression of its tannins
Antinori
Tignanello
Toscana, Italy
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Protein and fat can soften the impression of its tannins
Mouton Cadet
Bordeaux Rouge
Bordeaux, France
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Protein and fat can soften the impression of its tannins