Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Sec 2022
Loire Valley, France • classic
Quince, honeycomb, and lanolin knit together by laser acidity.
Shrimp Pad Thai
noodles • sweet-savory • wok-fried
Also known as: pad thai goong
About the Dish
Shrimp Pad Thai is a thai noodles that leans on noodles, sweet-savory, wok-fried. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the noodles feel intact while adding lift from Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc.
Top Pour: Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc
Dry Chenin’s waxy texture mirrors tamarind gloss while acidity reins in palm sugar.
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: oaky chardonnay, high-alcohol shiraz.
Solid Alternates
Mosel — Body: lightMosel — Acidity: highMosel — Sweetness: off-dryProvence — Body: lightProvence — Acidity: mediumProvence — Sweetness: dry
FAQ
- What wine pairs best with Shrimp Pad Thai?
- Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc is our first pour because Dry Chenin’s waxy texture mirrors tamarind gloss while acidity reins in palm sugar..
- Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Shrimp Pad Thai?
- If Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc is out of reach, grab Mosel Riesling Kabinett—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
- Which wines should I avoid with Shrimp Pad Thai?
- Skip styles like oaky chardonnay, high-alcohol shiraz—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
- What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Shrimp Pad Thai?
- Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.
Skip These Bottles
oaky chardonnayhigh-alcohol shiraz
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