A typically French specialty, poultry supreme is a sure bet for a convivial meal. It consists of fillets of poultry delicately cut, buttered and pan-fried to a golden brown, accompanied by the famous “supreme sauce” made with crème fraiche and white wine, sometimes accompanied by mushrooms.

Whether it’s for the holidays, a refined meal or just for a treat, poultry supreme can be served with a wide range of sauces: caramelized, with truffles, with mango…

Which wines to drink with poultry supreme?

For poultry dishes, we generally prefer a classic dry white wine, but don’t overlook red wines for this authentic French dish.

Poultry and Chablis wine

To accompany poultry, we usually recommend a ChablisThis is a dry white wine typical of the Burgundy region. This generic wine made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, with its characteristic notes of white-fleshed fruit and citrus fruits, is a perfect match for poultry dishes.

Chablis is also often used in the authentic recipe for poultry supreme. Whether Chablis, Petit Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru or Chablis Grand Cru, this round, subtly acidic wine enhances the poultry and compliments and enhances the flavors of the sauce.

Jura yellow wine

The second wine to pair with poultry supreme is Vin Jaune du Jura. Vin jaune is a dry white wine made exclusively from the Savagnin grape variety. It is produced by placing traditionally vinified wine in wooden barrels without topping up, onto which a veil of yeast is deposited to protect it from oxidation.

Only four Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) are authorized to produce it, including the vin des Côtes-du-JuraA perfect match for poultry supreme. Its aromas of nuts, dried fruit and spices go well with sauce-based dishes and mushrooms, spicing up the dish.

Chicken supreme with red wine

Finally, poultry supreme can also be paired with a red wine, provided it’s not too tannic. Most often, red wine is best suited to red meats; but if you or your guests need to be surprised, we recommend a red wine such as Pomerol.

Le pomerol is a wine generally made from Merlot grapes, with an appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC), produced in the Pomerol commune near Bordeaux. This AOC is renowned for a number of crus, including Pétrus, Château Lafleur, Le Clos l’Eglise and Château Le Pin. Its aromas of violets and red fruits are distinctive, and its truffle flavor is reminiscent of the mushroom in the sauce.