White wine vinegar

vinaigre de vin blanc

Flavor and role

A clean, delicate vinegar made from white wine. It does not discolour food, making it ideal for white sauces and seafood.

Typical dishes and uses

Béarnaise sauce, vinaigrette, seafood marinades, pickles

Substitutes

1 tbsp white wine vinegar = 1 tbsp rice vinegar, or 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.

Storage

2 years or more in a cool place at room temperature.

Main countries

France · Germany

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10