WEINGUT WESZELI Gruner Veltliner 'Felix' - Lower Kamptal 2020/22 Bottle ORG/VGN

Perfect with roast chicken with lemon and herbs...

Classic roast chicken will pair equally well with a smooth white wine as well as with a lighter red but it really depends on the flavourings / stuffing and the additional sides being served. The basic principle is that you don’t want to overpower the dish; a wine with too much ripe fruit and tannins will mask the flavours.

If it’s served simply with its own roasting juices then a lightly oaked white Burgundy (like a 1er Cru Chablis or Pouilly – Fuisse) will be the winner as it’s not too overpowering for the delicate flavour.  

Acidity is generally your friend in any roast dinner, because the wine can help to lift all the elements on the table. So if the chicken dish is finished with a touch of herbs and lemon, you may want to consider this superb Gruner especially if the chicken is served on the sunny terrace in the middle of the summer!