Which wines to drink with crab? Wine & crab pairing guide

Here's our article on wine and crab pairings! Enjoy!
Visit crab is a crustacean often found on seafood platters in summer, or as an appetizer at holiday meals. Often accompanied by a lightly lemony sauce or homemade mayonnaise, it is much appreciated for its tender, delicate flesh. It can be prepared in a variety of ways to bring out its creaminess and iodized aromas.

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Crab for aperitifs

The first possible preparation is in the form of a verrine, served as an aperitif. Accompanied by avocado, for example, the crab is then chopped and seasoned with a little lemon and shallots. In this case, a crisp, fresh white wine is the ideal accompaniment. Choose a white wine from the Loire region, with a Sauvignon base, such as Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé or even a more original Quincy. Your white wine should be young, no more than 3 years old, to guarantee freshness, an essential quality to enhance the taste of your crab.
Our Sancerre du Domaine de Vacheron will be the perfect accompaniment. On the vintage 2019It has all the right qualities. Lively, aromatic, with citrus and a hint of minerality.

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Crab on your platter to go with the wine

Second service, this time it's mainly the claws that are served. Once you've got past the finger-licking part, it's time for the tasting. Firmer and just as iodized, you're going to fall in love with it... The pairing with the claws is not so different from the previous pairing: a dry, fruity white wine is necessary, even if a little more finesse won't go amiss, bearing in mind that it also has to go well with the other shellfish. A number of whites can be paired with it, including southern French whites such as Cassis or Bandol, and Burgundy whites such as Petit Chablis or Chablis. With this in mind, we recommend our Chablis from Thomas Pico of Domaine Pattes Loup. His Chablis has a floral structure, with hints of white fruit and a lemony finish.

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Wine with crab cakes

The last preparation we're going to describe is hot crab. What's interesting about this preparation is that the croquette can be seasoned in a variety of ways, to suit everyone's tastes. Breadcrumbs with herbs, curry or other spices can accompany the crab. In any case, your crab will inevitably be spicier than normal. So you'll need a richer white, with a fuller mouthfeel. Southeastern whites are perfect. Côtes Catalanes, Faugères whites, for example, or Rhône Valley wines such as Côtes du Rhône, Saint Joseph or Condrieu. Domaine Guy Bernard offers a top-flight Condrieu, with lovely notes of white fruit, raisins and a sweet spice finish. The wine will accompany the croquette without overpowering it.

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From now on, you'll be able to enjoy your finest vintages with grandiose crab dishes. Happy tasting!

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