Best Wines for Chinese New Year in Singapore
The best wines for Chinese New Year are: Champagne for prosperity toasts and yu sheng, Burgundy Pinot Noir for roast duck, Beaujolais Gamay for char siu, and off-dry Riesling for spicy Sichuan dishes. Red wines symbolize luck and prosperity, making Bordeaux and Rhône reds excellent choices for reunion dinners.
Your Complete Chinese New Year Wine Guide
Whether you're hosting a reunion dinner, attending a lo hei celebration, or selecting corporate gifts, choosing the right wine elevates every CNY gathering.
As French wine specialists in Singapore since 2015, we've curated this guide to help you find the perfect wines for every CNY dish and occasion.
Complete CNY Wine Pairing Table
| CNY Dish | Best Wine Pairing | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Yu Sheng (Lo Hei) | Champagne Brut or Crémant | Bubbles lift the raw fish; acidity cuts through sweet plum sauce |
| Roast Duck | Burgundy Pinot Noir | Classic pairing; earthy notes complement rich duck meat |
| Char Siu (BBQ Pork) | Beaujolais Gamay | Fruity, light tannins match sweet-savory glaze |
| Pen Cai (Treasure Pot) | Bordeaux Blend or Châteauneuf-du-Pape | Complex wine for complex dish; structure handles rich braised flavors |
| Steamed Fish | Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc | Crisp acidity complements delicate fish; herbal notes match ginger-scallion |
| Abalone | Meursault or Burgundy Chardonnay | Rich, textured white matches luxurious abalone |
| Spicy Sichuan Dishes | Off-dry Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) | Touch of sweetness tames the heat |
| Nian Gao (Rice Cake) | Champagne Rosé | Slight sweetness and festive pink color |
Top 10 Wines for Chinese New Year
For Toasting & Celebration
- Pol Roger Brut Réserve – Elegant, crowd-pleasing Champagne perfect for lo hei toasts
- Champagne Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut – Elegant Chardonnay-dominant Champagne, perfect for celebratory toasts
For Roast Meats & Duck
- Morgon 2020, Domaine Foillard – Silky Beaujolais, perfect for char siu
- Givry Cellier aux Moines, Joblot 2023 – Elegant Burgundy Pinot Noir for duck
- Bourgogne Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2020 – Outstanding value Burgundy
For Seafood & Steamed Dishes
- Pouilly Fumé, Michel Redde 2020 – Crisp Sauvignon Blanc for steamed fish
- Mâcon-Milly Lamartine 2021 – Versatile white for mixed dishes
For Rich Braised Dishes
- Château Sociando-Mallet 2016 – Structured Bordeaux for pen cai
- Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 – Bold southern Rhône for hearty dishes
CNY Wine by Budget
| Budget | Best Choice | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Under $50 | Morgon 2020, Domaine Foillard | Light red, versatile |
| $50-80 | Pol Roger Brut Réserve | Champagne for toasting |
| $80-120 | Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut | Elegant Champagne, celebratory sparkle |
| $120+ | Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2012 | Prestige cuvée for VIP gifting |
Why Red Wine for Chinese New Year?
Red symbolizes luck, prosperity, and happiness in Chinese culture. While red wine is traditionally favored, don't overlook:
- Champagne – Bubbles represent rising prosperity (步步高升)
- Rosé Champagne – Combines lucky red/pink with celebratory bubbles
- White Burgundy – Gold color symbolizes wealth; pairs beautifully with abalone and seafood
CNY Wine Delivery Singapore
Order at least 3 business days before CNY for guaranteed delivery before your reunion dinner. We offer:
- ✓ Free delivery islandwide (from 6 bottles)
- ✓ Temperature-controlled storage