Roast pork likes a fruity, round red with soft tannins, such as a Pinot Noir, though a full-bodied white does the job just as well.
The perfect matchChoose Polisson for pork roast with gravy
Pork roast with gravy is the classic: a shoulder with its rind, which turns golden and crisp in the oven, then a gravy reduced from the deglazed pan, as in this Viande Suisse recipe (in French). Tender meat, concentrated gravy: you need a round red with fruit, but no grippy tannins.
Polisson from Domaine La Colombe in Féchy is a non-vintage Swiss red blending Pinot Noir, Divico and Garanoir. Fresh red fruit, subtle spice: Divico and Garanoir bring structure, Pinot Noir brings finesse. Round, generous, and it pleases everyone at the table. Serve it slightly cool. Great value for the pleasure.
Also greatWith mustard sauce, serve a St-Saphorin Chasselas
When the roast comes with a mustard and cream sauce, white becomes the best partner. This Swissmilk recipe (in French) uses pork neck, wholegrain mustard, half cream, herbs and a little white wine or stock: a smooth sauce that calls for body and freshness.
The St-Saphorin Vieilles Vignes 2024 from Domaine Bovy in Chexbres comes from vines over 30 years old in Lavaux, in the canton of Vaud. This Chasselas shows linden blossom, vibrant minerality, breadth and a long finish: it stands up to the mustard and follows the cream. Serve it at 10 to 12°C.
Also greatGo for a Valais Pinot Noir with herb-roasted pork
Pork fillet makes a fine, fairly lean roast. This Viande Suisse recipe (in French) cooks it with thyme and butter, basting it every 15 minutes so it doesn't dry out. Delicate meat scented with herbs: a red full of finesse suits it better than a powerful wine.
Promesse d'élégance 2022 from Cave des Promesses in Conthey is a Pinot Noir from Valais with a velvety texture. Delicate mineral notes, refined tannins, subtle red fruit that never takes over: it lets the herbs speak. Serve it around 16°C. At this price, it's practically a gift.
Also greatA Bourgogne Pinot Noir for pork roast with mushrooms
With pan-fried mushrooms next to the roast, or stirred into the sauce, Pinot Noir is a classic choice. This is the French alternative in our selection.
The Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 from Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard in Savigny-lès-Beaune has a bright cherry-red colour and a fruity nose typical of the grape. On the palate, freshness and lightness: it goes with the roast and the mushrooms without overpowering them.
The smart pickPork roast and gratin: an old-vine Gamay from Geneva
A roast with a gratin is a hearty meal. It needs a red with some backbone that won't blow the table's budget.
The Gamay Chouilly sélection Vieilles Vignes 2021 from Domaine des Abeilles d'Or in Satigny, in the canton of Geneva, is more concentrated than a classic Gamay, thanks to its old vines. Prune, spice, a rich, structured palate, present but elegant tannins. Serve it at 16°C, and decant it an hour ahead if you want to soften the tannins. It stays very affordable.
Pork roast is the dish that brings everyone together, and the wine can follow the same logic. A round, easy-going red for the classic, a fuller white if the sauce is creamy: no need to open the most expensive bottle in the cellar.
In the Jura, it even has a place at the very end of the huge St Martin's menu: the full GastroJura menu (in French) serves it after the sauerkraut platter, just before the totché, a Jura cream tart. If you make it that far, you clearly picked the right wine.
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Frequently asked questions
What wine goes with pork roast?
A fruity, round red with soft tannins, such as a Pinot Noir or a light Swiss blend. Our first choice is Polisson from Domaine La Colombe, a Swiss red made from Pinot Noir, Divico and Garanoir. Avoid very tannic reds, which dry out a meat that is already fairly lean.
Red or white wine with pork roast?
Both work. A supple red is the classic with roast pork and gravy. White takes the lead when the sauce is creamy or made with mustard: a full Chasselas, like the St-Saphorin Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Bovy, follows the cream without fading.
What wine goes with pork roast in mustard sauce?
A full, mineral white such as a Chasselas from Lavaux, especially with a cream sauce. This Swissmilk recipe (in French) combines wholegrain mustard, cream, herbs and a little white wine or stock. If you prefer red, keep it light and fresh.
Is roast pork part of the St Martin's menu?
Yes. In the Jura, the full GastroJura menu (in French) has eight courses: broth, gelée de ménage (pork in aspic), cream black pudding, bouilli (boiled meat), grilled meats, sauerkraut platter, roast and totché. So the roast comes near the end, just before the totché, a Jura cream tart.
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