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WINE AND CASSOULET: OUR PERFECT MATCHES

WINE AND CASSOULET: OUR PERFECT MATCHES
 

Cozy Up with Cassoulet: The Perfect Wine Pairing

As winter arrives, bringing out the down jackets, scarves, and gloves, and cranking up the heaters, there's another way to warm up that’s both cost-effective and eco-friendly: a hearty cassoulet paired with a great glass of wine!

Cassoulet: A Red Wine with Smooth Tannins

Traditionally made with pork, sausage, and beans, cassoulet is a complete and satisfying meal. The golden rule is to pair it with a tannic red wine that has enough power to stand up to this robust dish. Whites and rosés, lacking in tannins, would be quickly overwhelmed.

You guessed it: cassoulet calls for red wine. The hearty nature of this dish requires a round, balanced wine that is neither too acidic nor too sweet. However, the tannins should also be refined to complement the tender, slow-cooked pork without overshadowing it.

Rest assured, finding a wine with these qualities is far from impossible. Here’s our selection for pairing with cassoulet