BOUILLABAISSE | a 2-course idea of a meal

The Tradition of the French Bouillabaisse Commonly regarded as one of the most iconic traditional dishes of Southern France, bouillabaisse originated as a “poor man’s fish stew” made by fishermen using bony rockfish they could not sell. There are at least three kinds of fish in a traditional bouillabaisse. Vegetables such as leeks, onions, tomatoes, celery, and potatoes are simmered together with the broth and served with the fish.

Traditionally, the bouillon of the bouillabaisse is served first. It comes piping hot, along with slices of toasted bread rubbed with garlic and topped with rouille. The fish then comes separately on its own dish, with the potatoes. Bouillabaisse has built a reputation as one of the most quintessential French dishes. However, multicultural influences are evident in its ingredients and history, and it has undoubtedly evolved alongside its home city Marseille.

– Best Paired with –

CHATEAU TOUR SAINT HONORE ROSE, PROVENCE
The undisputed traditional pairing with Bouillabaisse, this dry Rose is crisp and constructed with delicious acidity. Expressing the ocean depth found in Bouillabaisse, this crowd pleaser promises to delight an evening meal. Sink into this duo and the extraordinary flavors will remind us in celebrating the sublimity of life: sweet, bitter, sour, and salty.

JONATHAN DIDIER PABIOT POUILLY-FUME PRELUDE 2020
Pouilly-Fume is the world’s most flexible wine when it comes to pairing with food. The secret lies in its bone-dry and refreshing acidity. Having expressive flavors of flint, bright citrus fruits and butter-cream, this Loire Valley’s darling is not to be subdued by most foods. Pair this wine with Bouillabaisse to enjoy the multi-faceted flavors that maintain their own identity and not clashing with each other.

For more dramatic butter-cream flavors and richer texture,
try the Muscadet-Sevre et Maine Sur Lie from our Old World collection.

ADAMVS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016, NAPA VALLEY
This remarkable Californian Sauvignon Blanc consists of complex flavors of green fruits, flint and toasted toffee. Powerful and elegant, this Sauvignon Blanc delivers explosive flavors on its own whilst injecting a subtle smokey flavor to the Bouillabaisse; definitely not for the faint-hearted. Choose this appellation to experience a whole new galaxy of sophisticated flavors from both the dish and the wine.

KA TAHI, SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH NZ
LAPOSTOLLE GRAND SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC, CHILE
These two sassy New World appellations are for easy drinking and when paired with the Bouillabaisse, no seafood flavor is going to be muted. Southern-Hermisphere whites are famous for their clean and powerful acidity, and the oh-my-god tropical flavors. Along with flintiness, green fruits and hints of passionfruit aromas, these two whites will rock the Bouillabaisse broth so much that you will experience nothing but pure bliss.

Bouillabaisse exudes assertiveness and boldness; symbolizes a celebration of life;
that we are to live our lives fully, with courage and conviction.
A crisp, dry white or rose is the perfect accompaniment to this delicacy!