Quel vin boire avec une crêpe salée ?

Savory crêpes, often made with buckwheat flour, are a classic of Breton cuisine. Versatile and flavorful, they can be prepared in many ways: ham, cheese, egg, smoked salmon, vegetables, or even scallops. To elevate these Breton galettes, choosing the right wine is essential. Discover our tips for the perfect wine pairing and turn your meals into a gastronomic experience.

Which White Wine with Savory Crêpes?

Savory crêpes filled with cheese, fish, or seafood pair perfectly with a dry and crisp white wine. For a smoked salmon or cream-based crêpe, an AOC Chablis or AOC Pouilly-Fumé works wonders. These mineral white wines with citrus aromas balance the richness of the salmon and bring a refreshing touch. For cheese-filled crêpes, a white wine from Burgundy or Jura made from Chardonnay is an excellent option to contrast with the richness of the cheese.

For an original and elegant touch, pair your savory crêpes with a sparkling wine. A Crémant d’Alsace or a Brut Champagne pairs perfectly with buckwheat, bringing freshness and lightness.

Which Red Wine with Savory Crêpes?

If you opt for richer savory crêpes, like the classic ham-egg-cheese or meat-based crêpes, red wine is a great alternative. Choose light and fruity red wines with soft tannins that won’t overpower the delicate flavors of the crêpes. A Pinot Noir from Burgundy or a Gamay from Beaujolais will pair perfectly with a classic crêpe or a meat-filled galette.

Whether you prefer a dry and mineral white wine, a light and fruity red, or a sparkling wine, on Avenue des Vins, you’ll find a wide selection to pair with your savory crêpes. Enjoy our wines, sourced directly from the winery or château of your choice, to enhance your savory crêpes or any other recipe.

From Griddle to Oven: A Fuller Wine for Baked Crêpes

In Brittany, the word galette means a savory crêpe made with buckwheat flour. It cooks in moments on a very hot griddle, then gets folded around its filling and goes straight to the table. Buckwheat belongs to the same plant family as sorrel and rhubarb.

Thin and crisp, a folded galette keeps the flavor of its flour front and center. A dry, zesty white Reuilly or a brut Crémant keeps that lightness intact without weighing down each bite.

Other savory crêpes, often made with wheat flour, are rolled around their filling, covered with cream or béchamel and finished in the oven under cheese, like the ficelle picarde from northern France. They come to the table richer and softer than a galette.

For these baked crêpes, a fuller white such as a Savennières, made from Chenin Blanc, stands up to cream and melted cheese better than a very sharp white. A light red from Cheverny works too, especially when the filling includes meat.

Ficelle Picarde and Chorizo Galette: Savory Crêpe Questions

What wine goes with a ficelle picarde?

With a ficelle picarde, pour a light Pinot Noir. This specialty of Picardy rolls a crêpe around ham and mushroom duxelles, then bakes it under cream and cheese, and the earthy notes Pinot Noir often shows echo the mushrooms.

What wine goes with a chorizo galette?

With a chorizo galette, choose a fruity, supple red made from Gamay. The paprika and fat in chorizo make firm tannins taste harsh and drown out delicate whites.

Where can you buy wine for savory crêpes direct from the winemaker?

You can buy wine for savory crêpes direct from the winemaker on Avenue des Vins. Every wine’s page shows its appellation and region.

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