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Six of the best wine pairings with cassoulet

Posted by Fiona Beckett (Google+) on February 22 2025 at 10:12

Anyone who has a passing knowledge of cassoulet will know that there are hotly disputed arguments about what constitutes the authentic version. But whichever way you make it it’s a substantial dish, a slow-cooked casserole of beans, meat and herbs. French-style comfort food.

I see little reason to stray away from the wines of cassoulet’s homeland of south-west France and personally much prefer red to white as a match.

Here’s what I’d go for...

6 Best Wine Pairings with Cassoulet

Marcillac

Probably my favourite choice, a delicious bright fruity red made from Mansois, the local name for Fer Servadou.

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Comments: 5 (Add)

David Natt on January 15 2023 at 19:50

Negrette? ie Fronton.
Gaillac Rouge?
Rich rose works too.

Andy on January 15 2023 at 13:24

I had a really great 2004 Domaine Tempier Bandol last time I had cassoulet and they went really well together.

Fiona Beckett on February 24 2018 at 14:28

Interesting thought @Dennis Lapuyade. Can imagine that working.

And sorry to have missed your comment, @Carswell. I love an Irouleguy too.

Dennis Lapuyade on February 24 2018 at 13:19

Mylene Bru's weird, somewhat oxidative Chasselas would be a good choice too if a white is desired.

carswell on March 19 2016 at 18:50

Another sud-ouest red, Irouleguy, is my favourite match, though, as you note, many reds from the region work well. Of all the extra-regional wines I've tried, "lighter" Petite Sirahs have fared best. My 2012 report with a few specific suggestions: http://bretthappens.com/2012/02/21/cassoulet-wines/

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