Flemish beef stew & Flanders & Burgundy
Flemish beef stew, braised in dark beer, pairs surprisingly well with a supple, fruity red wine. A Cotes-du-Rhone or Burgundy Pinot Noir complements the caramelised notes of the dish.
Recommendation by Trinqo AI sommelier
Recommended wines
Cotes-du-Rhone Villages
- Grape:
- Grenache, Syrah
- Serving temperature:
- 15-17°C
Supple and generous, its fruity and spicy notes balance the sweet-savoury character
Burgundy Pinot Noir
- Grape:
- Pinot Noir
- Serving temperature:
- 14-16°C
Finesse and acidity that cut through the richness of the beer sauce
Sommelier tip
If the stew is very sweet (gingerbread, brown sugar), a wine with slightly more tannins will help balance. A Crozes-Hermitage is an excellent alternative.
Frequently asked questions
- What wine with Flemish stew?
- A Cotes-du-Rhone Villages or Burgundy Pinot Noir. Despite beer in the recipe, a supple red wine is the best table companion.
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