One Pot Chicken + Rosé
PAIRING
Food-friendly, herby, light, and dry
Wine: Côtes de Provence Rosé
Why: This pale pink rosé, is refreshing, inexpensive, and meant to be opened young. Expect subtle flavors that include red fruit, herbs, and citrus. Dry with crisp acid, this balanced wine should complement, not overpower, the chicken and orzo dish
What: Côtes de Provence, in southeastern France, is the largest and most famous rosé appellation in Provence. Rosé makes up the majority of wine production here (75%+), and Provence is globally regarded for this style. Most rosés are made with the dominant red grapes of the region: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Mourvèdre
Buying: Look for “AOP” or “AOC” to indicate a bottle that matches the strict French quality categorization. Three specific sub-appellations have stricter production rules: Fréjus, Sainte-Victoire, and La Londe. Look for these names for a bottle you know will deliver
Region: Côtes de Provence, France
Decanting: None. Serve chilled
Alternates:
Red: Unoaked Grenache, Beaujolais
White: Chardonnay, Viognais
