Seafood
Best Wine with Lobster
Sweet, rich lobster meat pairs beautifully with full-bodied white wines that can match its luxurious texture.
Why This Pairing Works
Lobster's rich, sweet flesh needs wines with enough body and flavor to stand up to it. Butter preparations especially call for rich, creamy whites.
Best Wine Varieties for Lobster
1White Burgundy
2Oaked Chardonnay
3Champagne
4Vintage Champagne
5Viognier
Alternative Wine Choices
These wines also pair well with Lobster:
Chenin BlancAged White BordeauxWhite Rhône blends
Pairing Tips
- Butter-poached lobster is a perfect match for premier cru Burgundy
- Grilled lobster can handle even more oak in the wine
- Lobster roll (with mayo) pairs with crisp, refreshing whites
- Vintage Champagne is the ultimate celebration pairing
Wines to Avoid
- Light, simple whites
- Tannic reds
- Very acidic wines
Top Pick
White Burgundy
Our top recommendation for pairing with lobster.
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