Which wine goes with stuffed capon?

Capons are the quintessential festive poultry. But what would a family meal be without a capon? fine winewhose notes are a perfect match for this juicy poultry? 
Depending on the accompaniments and the way your capon is cooked, it will have a more or less pronounced flavor, be crispier or softer... So, for each capon, a wine, or at least a category of wine, will sublimate it. In fact, the wine must be perfectly matched to the components of the capon's stuffing. The stuffing will give the capon a unique taste, and it's these flavors that will resonate with the wines. The question is relatively simple: what wine to serve with a stuffed capon?

Wines to accompany stuffed capon

First of all, it's important to know that capon goes very well with red wineslike white wines. These two categories of wine will reveal different but delicious notes. So choose your wine according to your preference, or that of your guests. 
Red wine, especially mature red wines, is a great match for poultry. Advanced red wines have mellow tannins, which won't harden on contact with the meat. As a result, flavors are enhanced tenfold, without the meat appearing tougher. 
White wine, on the other hand, can be a little acidic. By opting for mature white wines, the acidity will be less present. White wine is highly recommended when capons are accompanied by mushrooms or woody elements.

White wines to enhance capon

Ideally, you'll opt for Chenin, Melon de Bourgogne, Riesling, Bordeaux, Burgundy or Provence. The choice is vast. If we give you a few specific examples, capon can be enjoyed with Saumur Brézé aged over 8 years. The white Saumur Brézé is a renowned wine: fruity notes and flowery scents combine perfectly with the capon's whiteness. 
A stuffed capon will be sublimated by a Muscadet. This wine is sharp on the palate, while adding floral, iodine notes. If a Muscadet is perfect with oysters, it will bring out the sweetness of the capon. 
An Alsace Grand Cru will also reveal all its flavors with capon. For this wine, you'll need to choose an old wine, at least 12 years old. This is a noble, aromatic, sugar-rich grape variety. The confrontation of the capon's salty notes with the sweet notes of the wine will be sublime. 
You can also choose a Burgundy over 10 years old. White Burgundy can be an atypical choice, yet it's sure to delight your guests' taste buds. Burgundy is renowned for its fruity notes, including citrus, exotic fruit and pineapple. Its particularly fresh notes blend subtly with the white flesh of poultry.

Red wines to showcase capon

If you prefer to offer your guests red wine, some of them will be perfect! However, you'll need to choose wines that are more mature and will enhance the meat. In this case, you can choose emblematic wines such as Pauillac or Saint Emilion. By choosing a wine that's about ten years old, you'll bring character and presence to your capon. 
A Saumur Champigny from the Loire Valley could be a good choice. Saumur Champigny is made from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. This blend brings fruity, spicy notes that will resonate with the capon's seasoning. 
For added strength and character, you can accompany your capon with a Mercurey. This is a Burgundy wine with woody, vanilla notes. These notes, reminiscent of nature and the forest, are ideally suited to roast poultry, such as capon or turkey. 
A Côte de Beaune, only a few years old, will have notes of red fruit. The red fruit gives a particular sweetness to the meat. Paired with capon, this wine will bring out the quality of the white flesh.

Which wine goes with capon stuffed with dried fruit?

Capon is not a complex bird. As a result, a number of wines can be perfectly matched. However, the accompaniment to capon will have an impact on the choice of wine itself. For example, if you choose to cook your capon with dried fruit, such as prunes, apricots or grapes, the wine will need to have different characteristics. 
A Mâcon Serrières will reveal fragrant notes, notably cherry. These notes blend subtly with the flavors of the dried fruit. Mâcon Serrières can also be used to soak dried fruit prior to cooking. A red Brouilly is an ideal accompaniment to poultry, charcuterie and white meats. Brouilly is lightly perfumed and will take a back seat to capon.

Which wine goes with roast stuffed capon?

The capon roast is an atypical part of the capon. The capon is actually boned to form a roast, tied up. Removing the bones from the bird will have an impact on the taste: the capon meat will not have the same flavor, it will be softer, but will lose some of its character. 
So it's important to accompany roast capon with a powerful wine. A Pinot Noir Rouge, for example, has a sober color and firm tannins. The power and character of this wine will bring a new strength to the meat. It is perfectly suited to poultry, especially seasoned poultry. 
On the contrary, you can choose a red Chinon. This red wine is round on the palate, a supple wine that won't clash with the poultry, but will support it well.

What wine to drink with capon stuffed with foie gras?

During the festive season, it's not unusual to enjoy a delicious capon stuffed with foie gras. Foie gras is a tasty dish, often with peppery notes. To accompany poultry stuffed with foie gras, choose a Saint Aubin Blanc. Saint Aubin is both dry and smooth. It's these raspberry reflections that will enhance the presence of the foie gras. 
Similarly, a white Sauterne is ideal. Sauterne is a sweet wine with a wide range of aromas. It's a perfect match for poultry. Its citrus-like notes are a perfect match for foie gras.

Which wine goes with capon stuffed with chestnuts?

If capon with foie gras or roast capon are emblematic dishes, don't forget the traditional capon stuffed with chestnuts. Chestnuts bring a woody flavor to poultry. You'll need to choose a very fruity wine to enhance the taste of the chestnuts. 
Pinot noir from Domaine Otter and perhaps a pinot noir from Domaine Agathe Bursin would be excellent wines for such a dish. The red fruit notes and peppery touch present in such a wine will give vitality and spice to the capon. 
You can also turn to a white wine, particularly a Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which has a complete palette. Notes of yellow fruit stand out in particular: apricot will be very present, but also thyme or rosemary, which will bring an elegant note to the dish.

The ideal wine for stuffed capon?

Stuffed capon is a complex dish. The wine has to match not only the poultry, but also the elements of the stuffing. So finding the ideal wine is impossible... Depending on your tastes and preferences, you'll be able to find a variety of wines to match your capon. All that's left to do is enjoy...