Chicken Pot Pie Wine Pairing

Chicken Pot Pie – a traditional wintery dish when the weather gets a bit colder.  Nothing quite beats the beautiful flaking crust with a creamy chicken and vegetable filling.  Whether you’re entertaining or just settling in for a cosy night in – the iconic pairing of chicken pot pie and wine is a great way to spend the evening.

The great news for pairing chicken pot pie and wine is the mix of flavours adapts itself well – and can jump in with different types of wine.  From the pastry to the chicken, the vegetables and herbs – there are many good picks.

The wines

1. Chardonnay is a classic white wine that’s great for chicken pot pie. The wine’s rich, buttery flavours and bright acidity will compliment the richness in the crust. It’s especially great depending on how creamy you make your sauce.
   
   
2. Viognier: This white wine is a bit more exotic than the usual. The wine’s floral, peach and apricot flavours will go well with the pot pie and chicken. The wine’s slightly spicy notes will give the dish a fun twist. For me – it’s a personal favourite because it’s so adaptable too.
   
   
3. Riesling – another great choice for a white wine – either a dry or an off-dry makes a great choice – contrasting well to the creamy filling within the pie.  A Riesling provides a good balance between the flavours. You can expect a mix of sweetness and freshness to enhance the dishes flavours.
   
   
4. Pinot Noir: Pinot Noir is a great red wine to pair with chicken pot pie. This light-bodied red is full of juicy fruit flavours and has a slight earthiness, which will go well with the dish’s savoury flavours. 
   
   
5. Zinfandel: This spicy, bold red wine is great for chicken pot pie. Zinfandel is rich in fruit flavours and has a hint of pepper, which will go well with the herbs.
   
   
6. Gamay: A Gamay is another solid option – and again a favourite – offering good acidity and red-berry flavours.  The character of this wine cuts through the richness of the dish and creates a more harmonious pairing.

Whatever wine you choose to pair with your pie – these represent but a few of the choices available.  As with all great pairings – there’s always scope to experiment.  Something a little heavier – or a little more savoury with depending on the flavours of your dish.  As per – last step is always to enjoy.  Cheers!