What Wine to Drink at Claud

You know how certain TV shows have infinite “rewatch-ability,” and some songs never get old? Claud is the restaurant version of that. While the extreme scarcity of reservations has prevented us from testing this out, we bet we could go to this East Village European spot every other night without getting tired of it. The seasonal dishes - including some of the best roast chicken and the absolute best shrimp in NYC - from a Momofuku Ko alum are all shareable and absolutely delicious. The space is ideal for 2nd or 102nd dates, and the casual bar seating works for snacks after work. And then there’s the wine. Chase Sinzer has curated a selection of both benchmark and in-the-know producers, primarily from France. Here are a few of our favorites.

Here are our favorite bottles on the Claud wine list.

Sparkling

Belluard ‘Mont Blanc’ Savoie, France 2014

Savart 'L’ouverture' NV

What dish to order: Escargot Croquettes

Chablis

Tribut Chablis, Burgundy 2019

Dauvissat Chablis, Burgundy 2016

What dish to order: Red Shrimp (please note: this is a must-order no matter what you’re drinking.)

White Burgundy

Genot Boulanger 'Lulunne Blanc' Beaune, Burgundy 2019

Paul Pillot, Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy 2018

What dish to order: Chicken Liver Agnolotti

Riesling and Chenin Blanc

Keller, 'Limestone' Rheinhessen, Germany 2021

Clos Rougeard, Brézé, Saumur, Loire 2012

What dish to order: Steelhead Trout and Clams

Red Burgundy

d’Angerville, 1er Cru Volnay, Burgundy 2019

Denis Bachelet, 'Les Corbeaux' 1er Cru Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy 2013

What dish to order: Chicken with Foie Drippings (a must-order)

Jura and the Rhône

Tissot, ‘En Barberon’ Jura 2020

Thierry Allemand, Cornas 'Reynard' 2008

What dish to order: Pork Chop with Smoked Onion Jus