HERE ARE 5 WINES THAT GO PERFECTLY WITH OYSTERS!

It’s oyster season! Don’t miss out on the months ending in “ER”: September, October, November, and December, the perfect time to indulge in this delectable seafood. And of course, oysters call for wine! Enhance your oyster experience with these 5 perfectly paired wines. Enjoy your oyster feast! 

Chéreau Carré Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie

France, Loire Valley | Sugar content: 1.2 g/L 

On the nose, you’ll find a delightful blend of fruity and floral aromas, featuring hints of citrus and white flowers. The palate offers a well-rounded and balanced experience, with a subtle touch of acidity. Savor this wine as a delightful aperitif or pair it perfectly with oysters, seafood, and fish dishes. 

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Puyfromage Blanc Entre-Deux-Mers

France, Bordeaux | Sugar content <1.2g/L 

The classic Sauvignon-Sémillon-Muscadelle trio is at work in this pale gold wine. A nose of fresh grapes, lemongrass, dried apricot, and wildflowers. Its lively mouthfeel will have you salivating. 

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Domaine des Fines Caillottes Pouilly-Fumé

France, Loire Valley | Sugar content: <1.2 g/L 

Superb aromas of citrus, grapefruit zest, stone fruit, light herbaceous notes, and a mineral finish. Enjoy it with oysters, shrimp, and scallops, accompanied by a drizzle of lemon juice. You’ll be charmed! 

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Domaine des Aubuisières Vouvray Cuvée Silex 2021

France, Loire Valley | Sugar content: 9.8 g/L 

This wine has a low-intensity golden-yellow color, with hints of white flowers, chalk and white fruit. In retro-olfaction, it reveals beeswax flavors. It reveals a supple mouthfeel that fades into a slightly sustained finish, a perfect accompaniment to oysters. 

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Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur

France, Champagne | Sugar content: 10 g/L 

This champagne offers abundant, fine bubbles. The nose is open and expressive, revealing delicate notes of citrus, flowers and white-fleshed fruit. Balanced on the palate, combining freshness and vinosity, it is precise, fruity and long-lasting. 

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Savor your oysters alongside a wine that complements them perfectly while enjoying the company of good friends. Don’t forget to tag us on social media during your outings. For further inspiration on wine and food pairings, make sure to subscribe to our newsletter. 

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