What wine to drink with snails?

Today we're going to present you with an article about food and wine pairing .

The snail is a culinary marvel that can be adapted to numerous recipes. Most often served as an appetizer, this mollusk makes an interesting pairing with wine. There are many different species of snail, but the best known is the the Burgundy snail.

 The great classic ... Escargot à la Bourguignonne

It is impossible to a snails & wine association not to mention "THE" recipe for cooking snails. A la Bourguignonne" means that a garlic and parsley butter is prepared to accompany the snails. It adds character to this local dish. To accompany it, you need to play the roundness card. A dry wine, but full-bodied on the palate, to follow the preparation, without cutting too sharply, and given the origin of the recipe, it's natural to serve a Burgundy white.

• Chablis 1er cru Les Lys 2005 - D.E Defaix

Rather confidential, Daniel Etienne Defaix owns one of the oldest terroirs in the Chablis region. He produces a lovely, fruity Chardonnay, with citrus nuances and a fine minerality. The slightly tense finish goes very well with parsleyed butter.
By opting for this wine, you'll be pleasing as many people as possible with a complex yet accessible wine.

>D.E Defaix 

• Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 2006 Cailleret - Louis Latour

We already introduced you to Domaine Louis Latour a few weeks ago. A family established in 1797! Their Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru is full-bodied and fat, with a mushroomy mid-palate. Although the palate is already showing signs of evolution, it is nonetheless powerful and rich. A sure-fire Burgundy that will surprise your guests with its roundness and smoothness.

>Louis Latour

• Palette - Château Simone 2018 White

Note that the Palette appellation is not an AOC from Burgundy, but a wine from Provence. This pairing is an interesting counterbalance to the Burgundy whites. Simone's white wine is a dry white with an "oily" texture and fresher aromas. This allows you to give your snails a fresh kick without overpowering their aromas. At the same time, you can introduce your guests to the whites of southern France with one of the finest southern whites.

>Château Simone 

We hope you've enjoyed this article. We're sure your tastings will go wonderfully well with your Burgundian-style snails.