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Red · Medium · Dry
American Bordeaux-style blend — must use the traditional Bordeaux grape varieties. The flag for serious New World red blending; varies wildly in style.
Why it works with Smoked Sausage Cassoulet
A mid-weight American Red Meritage flatters Smoked Sausage Cassoulet without overshadowing it — neither pulls focus.
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.
Why it works with Smoked Sausage Cassoulet
Cabernet Sauvignon's firm tannins balance Smoked Sausage Cassoulet's richness — the textbook structure-meets-protein match.
Bordeaux's Left Bank — Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends with structure, gravel, and the patience to age. The classic claret profile.
Why it works with Smoked Sausage Cassoulet
Médoc and Smoked Sausage Cassoulet make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.
Bordeaux's Right Bank jewel — Merlot-dominated blends on iron-rich clay, producing wines of plush richness and remarkable longevity. The reference for elegant Merlot.
Why it works with Smoked Sausage Cassoulet
Pomerol and Smoked Sausage Cassoulet make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.
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