Perfect Match: Edme Chardonnay, Bourgogne Blanc AOP, Burgund, 2023, Weißwein
Burgundy · Chardonnay · € 34.95
Since you're serving cordon bleu, a dish rich with creamy cheese and ham wrapped in fried chicken, I grabbed this Edme Chardonnay, Bourgogne Blanc AOP because it perfectly balances that richness. Its medium weight and subtle oak provide enough body to stand up to the cheese and ham fat, while its crisp acidity cuts through the creamy, fried coating, refreshing your palate with each sip. Plus, coming from Burgundy, this Chardonnay brings that classic finesse and mineral backbone that complements the indulgent nature of cordon bleu without overpowering it.
Local Hero: Himmel & Fluss Grüner Veltliner Alte Reben, Federspiel, Trocken, Wachau DAC, Niederösterreich, 2024, Weißwein
Wachau · Grüner Veltliner · € 9.99
Since we are enjoying this meal in Austria, I selected the Himmel & Fluss Grüner Veltliner Alte Reben from Wachau. This local star brings bright acidity and a subtle spicy note that refreshes the palate beautifully. It mirrors the medium body of the primary Chardonnay but adds a zesty, slightly peppery edge that plays wonderfully against the fried, cheesy layers of the cordon bleu, making it a vibrant regional counterpoint.
Alternative: Adimant Rosé, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert IGP, Languedoc-Roussillon, Roséwein
Languedoc · Grenache · € 9.95
I grabbed the Adimant Rosé from Languedoc-Roussillon as a fresh alternative with a similar acid profile but a different aromatic character. This rosé is light and fruity with moderate body and crisp acidity that refreshes the palate without overpowering the delicate chicken and cheese layers. Its bright berry notes add a playful twist, making it a delightful change of pace while still holding up to the richness of cordon bleu.
Wildcard: Schloss Lieser Goldtröpfchen Riesling GG, trocken, Mosel, Mosel, 2020, Weißwein
Mosel · Riesling · € 43.95
I chose the Schloss Lieser Goldtröpfchen Riesling GG from Mosel as a curveball here because where the Chardonnay slices through richness with acidity, this Riesling wraps it with a bright, off-dry sweetness. Its high acidity cuts through the fried coating and fat, while the subtle sweetness balances the saltiness of the ham and cheese, giving a refreshing lift that keeps every bite lively and balanced.