3 wines for a successful picnic

Perfect Wines for Your Picnic: Red, Rosé, and White Options!

Feeling inspired to organize a delightful picnic? We’ve got the perfect selection of wines to accompany it. Red, rosé, white… all tastes are welcome!

Krick Hubert Pinot Noir : Ideal with Sausage and Pâté Sandwiches

Price: €9.40

A picnic often involves charcuterie, sausage, pâté, and sandwiches… And what better way to pair these delights than with a red wine? The Pinot Noir from Domaine Krick Hubert in AOC Alsace is perfect for this. Low in tannins, fresh, and fruity, this red wine reveals notes of Morello cherry, regular cherry, and blackcurrant. Gourmet, light, and crisp, it can be served in plastic cups without compromising its flavors and quality, an undeniable advantage for a picnic!

Domaine GrandRosé, Excellence 2014: Perfect with Sushi or Salad

Price: €12.90

No picnic is complete without a good bottle of rosé! With its salmon hue and mineral aromas, the A Flot rosé from Domaine de la Navicelle in AOC Côtes de Provence is perfect for both casual summer picnics with friends and elegant Garden Parties. It’s ideal for pairing with sushi or fresh salads. Be sure to bring a cooler to serve it chilled (between 8 and 10 degrees).

Château du Bois-Huaut, Sincère: Best with Cheese and Cured Ham

Price: €7.50

A respectable picnic traditionally takes place at lunchtime with pleasant weather. Even if you’re not dining under the blazing sun, it’s best to opt for simple and light wines that are enjoyable when young to avoid the dreaded "digestive slump." That’s why we recommend the Sincère from Château du Bois-Huaut in IGP Val de Loire. This light and fruity white wine is best served between 10 and 12 degrees and pairs beautifully with cheese and cured ham.

FAQ - Wine and picnic

Which wine should you choose for a picnic?

Go for light, fresh and fruity wines that drink well young. A low-tannin red like an Alsace Pinot Noir, a Provence rosé or a light Loire white pairs beautifully with an outdoor meal without weighing down your afternoon.

How do you transport wine for a picnic?

Bring a cooler to keep the bottles chilled, especially the rosé and white, which are best served between 8 and 12 degrees. Light, young wines travel well and are easy to enjoy once you reach your spot.

What temperature should you serve rosé and white wine at a picnic?

Serve the rosé well chilled, between 8 and 10 degrees, to keep its freshness and mineral aromas. A light, fruity white is at its best between 10 and 12 degrees.

Can you serve wine in plastic cups?

Yes. For a gourmet, crisp red like a light Pinot Noir, plastic cups won't affect the flavours or quality. That's a real practical advantage when you're picnicking away from the table.

What food pairings work best for a picnic?

A light red suits sausage, pâté and charcuterie sandwiches. Rosé pairs with sushi and fresh salads, while a light white works equally well with cheese and cured ham.