Seafood
Wine with Lobster
The luxury pairing that's worth getting right.
Short answer
Lobster's sweet, rich flesh demands a rich, structured white. Oaked Chardonnay — especially white Burgundy or California Chardonnay — is the classic answer. For Champagne lovers, a vintage blanc de blancs is sublime. For grilled lobster, dry rosé works. The rule: match the lobster's richness with the wine's body.
Top wine picks
1
White Burgundy (Meursault)
Buttered lobster needs buttered Chardonnay — it's that simple.
2
California Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast or Carneros — full but not flabby, perfect with drawn butter.
3
Vintage Champagne
Blanc de Blancs adds extraordinary nutty richness against sweet lobster.
4
Dry rosé from Provence
Grilled lobster outdoors, summer — bright but rich enough.
5
Albariño (for lobster rolls)
Mayo-based lobster rolls love Albariño's saline acidity.
What to avoid
- Heavy reds
- Sweet whites