Best red wine vinegar, according to chefs
Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from David Lebovitz, Michael Harlan Turkell, Joanne Weir and Joe Sevier. Recommendations come from davidlebovitz.substack.com, nymag.com, vinegarprofessor.com and epicurious.com.
Oils & Vinegars · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Martin-Pouret Red Wine Vinegar (Orléans)
Chosen by- David LebovitzCookbook author · ex-Chez Panissedavidlebovitz.com ↗
Also chosen by- Michael Harlan Turkell · Author, Acid Trip source ↗
Barrel-aged by the slow Orléans method by the last vinegar maker in Orléans — “the one I now buy” (Lebovitz, 2025). Vinegar author Michael Harlan Turkell calls Martin-Pouret his go-to for wine vinegars.
- 2
Espelt red wine vinegar (Garnatxa or Moscatell)
Chosen by- Joanne WeirCookbook author, TV host · James Beard Awardjoanneweir.com ↗
“For red wine vinegar, I am in love with Espelt… These two are perfect for any salad” (2023).
- 3
Lucini Italia Pinot Noir Wine Vinegar
Chosen by- Joe SevierWriter, Epicurious
Won Epicurious’s blind test of 20 red wine vinegars (2019): “full-flavored,” with “a sharp bite and mellow sweetness” — it “tasted like wine.”
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Questions, answered
- What is the best red wine vinegar, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Martin-Pouret Red Wine Vinegar (Orléans), chosen by David Lebovitz (cookbook author). Barrel-aged by the slow Orléans method by the last vinegar maker in Orléans — “the one I now buy” (Lebovitz, 2025). Vinegar author Michael Harlan Turkell calls Martin-Pouret his go-to for wine vinegars. Source: davidlebovitz.substack.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for red wine vinegar?
- No. 2 is Espelt red wine vinegar (Garnatxa or Moscatell), chosen by Joanne Weir (James Beard Award winner). No. 3 is Lucini Italia Pinot Noir Wine Vinegar, chosen by Joe Sevier (Epicurious). Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.