Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Sec 2022
Loire Valley, France • classic
Quince, honeycomb, and lanolin knit together by laser acidity.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
vegetarian • silky • autumn
Also known as: butternut squash bisque
About the Dish
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is a american vegetarian that leans on vegetarian, silky, autumn. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the vegetarian feel intact while adding lift from Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc.
Top Pour: Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc
Waxy texture and orchard fruit bridge roasted squash, brown butter, and nutmeg.
Body: mediumAcidity: highSweetness: dry
Why it works
- Touch of waxy texture matches coconut milk and roasted squash.
- Bright acid and phenolics lift tamarind and fish sauce tang.
Signature aromas
quincehoneycombwhite flowers
Bottle inspiration
Pairing Playbook
- Touch of waxy texture matches coconut milk and roasted squash.
- Bright acid and phenolics lift tamarind and fish sauce tang.
- Avoid: tannic cabernet, green sauvignon blanc.
Solid Alternates
Burgundy — Body: mediumBurgundy — Acidity: mediumBurgundy — Sweetness: dryAlsace — Body: mediumAlsace — Acidity: mediumAlsace — Sweetness: off-dry
FAQ
- What wine pairs best with Roasted Butternut Squash Soup?
- Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc is our first pour because Waxy texture and orchard fruit bridge roasted squash, brown butter, and nutmeg..
- Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Roasted Butternut Squash Soup?
- If Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc is out of reach, grab Burgundy Chardonnay—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
- Which wines should I avoid with Roasted Butternut Squash Soup?
- Skip styles like tannic cabernet, green sauvignon blanc—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
- What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Roasted Butternut Squash Soup?
- Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.
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