What wine goes with fish and chips?
Fish and chips is not a dish that demands serious wine. But if you are at a restaurant that serves decent fish and chips alongside a wine list, the pairing question is worth getting right. The batter, the fat, and the salt are the dominant flavours rather than the fish itself.
Why white wine works
The acidity in a crisp white wine cuts through the batter and the fat in a way that red wine cannot. You want something with high acidity and no oak. A Chablis, a Muscadet, a Picpoul, or a dry English white all work well.
The classic pairing
Chablis is the traditional answer for fish and chips done well. The steely minerality and high acidity cut through the batter, the saline quality mirrors the vinegar, and the neutral fruit does not compete with the fish.
The value move
Muscadet is Chablis at half the price. It does almost the same job -- high acidity, saline, mineral -- and is consistently available for 10 to 14 pounds. It is one of the most underrated white wines in the UK.
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