Christmas food is Denmark's mch beloved festive meal — and the wine choice deserves extra consideration. Christmas duck and roast pork are both powerful, rich dishes that call for wines with substance. And for Christmas lunch there is a need for wines that work with the large table of herring, liver pâté and rolled sausage.
Christmas's mch important wine rule: Christmas duck is rich and powerful — the wine must match. A light Beaujolais is too delicate. A heavy Barolo is too intense. Find the middle — a Pinot Noir from Bourgogne or a Côtes du Rhône is almch always right.
Wine for Christmas duck
The classic Danish Christmas dinner with duck is actually one of the hardest dishes to find wine for — it's rich, has a touch of sweetness from apples and prunes, and is very aromatic. Here are the best choices:
- Pinot Noir from Bourgogne — the classic French match. The wine's red berry fruit and elegant acidity pair perfectly with duck. See guide to Pinot Noir.
- Côtes du Rhône rouge — spicy, fruity and affordable. Works with mch elements of the Christmas plate.
- Spätburgunder (German Pinot Noir) — elegant and fruity. An excellent alternative to bourgogne at a lower price.
Wine for roast pork
Roast pork with crackling is stronger and more fatty than duck — the wine can handle more tannin and body. A Rioja Reserva on Tempranillo or a Côtes du Rhône with a bit more Syrah in the blend pairs well. See guide to Tempranillo.
Wine for Christmas lunch
Christmas lunch's mixed flavors — herring, liver pâté, rolled sausage, spare ribs — make it difficult to find one wine that goes with everything. Two choices almch always work:
- Dry white wine — an Alsace Riesling or Grüner Veltliner for the herring and fish dishes. See guide to Riesling.
- Light red wine — a Beaujolais, Bardolino or light Pinot Noir for the meatballs
Christmas gift tip: a good bottle
A bottle of good wine is always an excellent Christmas gift. A Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois for 200-300 kr, a good Rioja Gran Reserva or an excellent Australian Shiraz are all wines that will delight the recipient.
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