Ragout

Red · Light · Dry

Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.

Works with Beef Ragout · Lamb Ragout · Goose Ragout +14 more Beef Ragout · Lamb Ragout · Goose Ragout · Oxtail Ragout · Ragout Boulette · Mushroom Ragout · Ragout De Boeuf · Pigs Knuckle Ragout · Lamb Stew Or Ragout · Venison Stew Ragout · Ragoût De Boulettes · Ragoût Depattiess De Cochon · Grilled Veal Chop With Mushroom Ragout · Grilled Veal Chop W/wild Mushroom Ragout · Grilled Veal Chop With A Wild Mushroom Ragout · Rib-eye Steaks With Port And Mushroom Ragoût · Wild Mushroom Ragout, Soft Poached Egg, Parmesan Shavings

Rosé · Light · Dry

Provence's gift to summer — dry, pale, faintly strawberry-and-citrus, with low alcohol and crisp acid. Made to drink cold, with food, in the shade.

Works with Goose Ragout · Oxtail Ragout · Ragout Boulette +5 more Goose Ragout · Oxtail Ragout · Ragout Boulette · Mushroom Ragout · Ragout De Boeuf · Ragoût De Boulettes · Tomato And Onion Ragout · Moroccan Vegetable Ragout

White · Medium · Dry

The most-planted white grape and the most chameleon-like. Crisp and steely from Chablis; rich, oaky, and tropical from California. Read the label, then match the style to the dish.

Works with Goose Ragout · Oxtail Ragout · Ragout Boulette +4 more Goose Ragout · Oxtail Ragout · Ragout Boulette · Ragout De Boeuf · Ragoût De Boulettes · Pan-seared Cod Creamy Fennel Ragoût · Wild Mushroom Ragout, Soft Poached Egg, Parmesan Shavings

Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Works with Lamb Ragout · Lamb Stew Or Ragout · Venison Stew Ragout +3 more Lamb Ragout · Lamb Stew Or Ragout · Venison Stew Ragout · Grilled Veal Chop With Mushroom Ragout · Grilled Spiced Lamb Chops With Vegetable Ragout · Wild Mushroom Ragout, Soft Poached Egg, Parmesan Shavings

Sparkling · Light · Dry

Spain's traditional-method sparkling, made in Catalunya. Crisper and chalkier than Prosecco; remarkable value next to Champagne. Pair with jamón, tortilla, and grilled vegetables.

Works with Oxtail Ragout · Ragout Boulette · Ragout De Boeuf +2 more Oxtail Ragout · Ragout Boulette · Ragout De Boeuf · Ragoût De Boulettes · Potk And Chorizo Ragout

Red · Medium · Dry

The soul of Tuscany — bright red cherry, dried herbs, and a savory line of acidity that craves tomato sauce. Chianti is the everyday face; Brunello is its serious cousin.

Works with Mushroom Ragout · Veal Ragout Pesto Over Gnocchi · Grilled Veal Chop With Mushroom Ragout +2 more Mushroom Ragout · Veal Ragout Pesto Over Gnocchi · Grilled Veal Chop With Mushroom Ragout · Grilled Veal Chop W/wild Mushroom Ragout · Wild Mushroom Ragout, Soft Poached Egg, Parmesan Shavings

White · Light · Dry

Citrus, cut grass, and a wire of acid. Marlborough makes it loudest; Sancerre makes it most refined. Either way, it cuts cleanly through goat cheese, herbs, and anything with shellfish.

Works with Goose Ragout · Mushroom Ragout · Tomato And Onion Ragout +2 more Goose Ragout · Mushroom Ragout · Tomato And Onion Ragout · Moroccan Vegetable Ragout · Grilled Veal Chop With A Wild Mushroom Ragout

Red · Medium · Dry

Pinot Noir (red) or Chardonnay (white) from the world's most expensive dirt. Translucent, perfumed, ethereal at the top of the hierarchy; honest and pleasant lower down. Drink slowly, with reverence.

Works with Mushroom Ragout · Grilled Veal Chop With Mushroom Ragout · Wild Mushroom Ragout, Soft Poached Egg, Parmesan Shavings

The Rhône's most famous appellation — up to 13 grape varieties blended into something dense, warm, peppery, and unmistakable. Black cherry, garrigue, leather; built for braised lamb and aged cheese.

Works with Herbed Lamb Stew Or Ragout · Lamb Stew Or Ragout With Thyme · Chicken Stew Or Ragout With Green Olives

Red · Full · Dry

Argentina's signature grape: deep purple, plummy, and remarkably smooth for its weight. Soft tannins and a touch of cocoa make it the dinner-party Cabernet alternative — and far easier on the wallet.

Works with Venison Stew Ragout · Grilled Veal Chop With Mushroom Ragout · Grilled Spiced Lamb Chops With Vegetable Ragout

White · Light · Dry

Italy's everyday white — light, lemony, neutral by design. Pleasant with anything; profound with very little. The best Friuli bottles are quietly excellent.

Works with Tomato And Onion Ragout · Moroccan Vegetable Ragout · Veal Ragout Pesto Over Gnocchi

Red · Full · Dry

Shiraz's more reserved European cousin — Northern Rhône style, all violets, black olive, and white pepper. Less brawn, more poise; pairs as well with lamb as with peppered duck breast.

Works with Duck Ragout · Venison Stew Ragout · Grilled Spiced Lamb Chops With Vegetable Ragout