Fungus
Chanterelle
About This Entry
Chanterelle is a golden wild mushroom with apricot aroma and peppery finish — classic in French cream sauces and autumn dishes that love Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Chardonnay — Chanterelle apricot fruit and delicate savor suit oaked Chardonnay in classic forest-mushroom service.
Pinot Noir — Chanterelle in Nordic and Burgundian preparations pairs with light Pinot Noir fruit.
Nutty — Chanterelle subtle nut aligns with nutty oak influence in barrel-aged Chardonnay.
Common Culinary Uses
- chicken breast
- garlic
- morel
- parmigiano reggiano
- tarragon
- thyme
At a Glance
Group
Wild Mushrooms
Classification
Fungi
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Cantharellus cibarius
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Chanterelle
- Classification
- Fungi
- Group
- Wild Mushrooms
- Scientific name
- Cantharellus cibarius
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent