Herb or Spice
Chives
About This Entry
Chives provide mild onion-grass garnish for eggs, potatoes, and cream sauces — their gentle allium note suits sparkling wine, crisp whites, and delicate fish pairings.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Champagne is recommended for Chives because chive mild onion-herb accent suits Champagne with egg, potato, and cream garnish preparations.
Chardonnay — Chives on potato also pair with restrained Chardonnay.
Common Culinary Uses
- goat chevre log
- salmon fillet
At a Glance
Group
Fresh Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Allium schoenoprasum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Chives
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Fresh Herbs
- Scientific name
- Allium schoenoprasum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent