Pairing Wine With French Food

Foie gras is a delicacy renowned for its luxurious and indulgent appeal. Derived from the fattened liver of a specially raised duck or goose, the preparation of foie gras involves a traditional culinary technique called “gavage,” where the birds are … Read More

Quiche is one of the most famous French dishes, and in this case we’ll enjoy one (or two) slices of the most-known version, the Quiche Lorraine. Its name derives from the historical French region of Lorraine in the North East … Read More

Crème Brûlée, the classic and famous dessert, deserves a great wine pairing to elevate the dining experience to a new height. This French dessert translates to “burnt cream”. Wines which can add that extra elegance range from sweet white wines … Read More

Bouillabaisse is considered to be a staple of Provencal cuisine. A classic fish soup coming from the city of Marseille used to be made by fishermen from parts of the fish they could not sell at the markets. Apart from … Read More

Boeuf Bourguignon is a dish hailing from one of the most known wine regions in the world – Burgundy. This classic stew is made from beef braised in red wine with mushrooms, carrots and onions added to the mix.  Red … Read More

Cassoulet is a dish that originated in France and it got its name from the traditional round cooking pot that it was made in. It is a stew which is slow cooked, usually containing meat, beans and sausages. It is … Read More

Escargot – a French word for snails – is considered to be a real delicacy in France, Spain and Portugal. It can be prepared in lots of different ways, with many different cooking methods being used.  Most ways of preparing … Read More

While sipping on wine and watching a Pixar movie about a French rat chef is not a bad idea, in this article we are actually discussing the classic Provençal vegetable stew. Ratatouille is a stew that originates from Nice in … Read More

French Onion Soup is a robust, classic dish whose main flavors are the sweetness resulting from the slow caramelization of the onions and the savoriness of the beef broth. A properly prepared French Onion Soup is a hearty and elegant … Read More

Coq Au Vin is a rustic, French dish that originally was prepared by braising a rooster in wine. The rooster was typically an older bird that had outlived its usefulness. Therefore, his destiny was to become the star of the … Read More