What wine can be paired with salmon? 

We offer ourwine pairing recommendationsfor salmon, with advice on choosing a wine based on how you plan to prepare your salmon. Here is our selection of Alsace wines that will enhance your salmon dishes!

Which wine goes well with smoked salmon?

Smoked salmon can be enjoyed as an appetizer or starter, served on small pieces of toasted bread with or without butter, on toasted blinis, or on a small slice of brioche. Accompanied by light cream with chives, lemon juice, or a few fresh herbs, smoked salmon is a real treat for the taste buds.

It pairs perfectly with a dry white wine, provided it is not too distinctive or rustic. The wine should be fresh, with a light, acidic structure. If it has fine bubbles, even better! Yes, dare to try a sparkling wine for a delicate pairing!

Choose a Crémant d'Alsace to combine finesse and pleasure! Perfect for aperitifs, where Crémant always works wonders! Among its Crémants, which one does Bestheim particularly recommend ? The Crémant Grand Prestige Rosé , which goes perfectly with smoked salmon.

Which wine goes well with pan-fried salmon or salmon en papillote cooked in the oven?

Like most fish, the cooked flesh of salmon is enhanced by dry but aromatic wines.

A white wine such as Rieslingis therefore a good choice . This pairing brings out mineral notes, coupled with fruit aromas that perfectly highlight the delicacy of a salmon steak cooked in foil or simply pan-fried. For Bestheim, the perfect match is our Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg.

Both delicate and supple, Pinot Blanc and Sylvanergrapes also bring a touch of freshness to fish served with a cream or sorrel sauce, balancing its richness.

What wine goes well with raw salmon?

Raw or lightly marinated salmon is most often found in Asian cuisine in sushi, sashimi, or ceviche recipes. This exotic and aromatic cuisine often combines colorful mixtures. It therefore needs to be accompanied by a wine that can stand up to these flavors.

A dry, slightly spicy white wine is a must: a Gewurztraminer will support the power of the wasabi while highlighting the fatty flesh of the salmon.

How about trying red wine with salmon?

For a more original pairing, dry white wines can also be replaced by a light, low-tannin red wine from Alsace. If you're feeling adventurous, the foie gras and salmon combination goes very well with a glass of Alsatian Pinot Noir. This Alsatian wine is also a great accompaniment to herb-marinated cooked salmon, for example.

In short, let yourself be tempted by our suggestions to find the ideal pairings between wine (still or sparkling) and salmon in all its forms!