Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 2020
Burgundy, France • splurge
Red cherry, forest floor, and baking spice with silky tannins.
Beef Stroganoff
creamy • beef • mushrooms
Also known as: stroganoff, russian beef stroganoff
About the Dish
Beef Stroganoff is a russian creamy that leans on creamy, beef, mushrooms. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the creamy feel intact while adding lift from Cote de Nuits Burgundy Pinot Noir.
Top Pour: Cote de Nuits Burgundy Pinot Noir
Earthy pinot matches mushrooms while silky texture complements sour cream sauce.
Body: mediumAcidity: mediumTannin: lowSweetness: dry
Why it works
- Gentle tannin keeps pastry and duck fat silky rather than bitter.
- Earthy aromatics echo mushroom ragu and duxelles.
Signature aromas
red cherryforest floorbaking spice
Bottle inspiration
Pairing Playbook
- Gentle tannin keeps pastry and duck fat silky rather than bitter.
- Earthy aromatics echo mushroom ragu and duxelles.
- Avoid: very tannic reds, acidic whites.
Solid Alternates
Willamette — Body: lightWillamette — Acidity: mediumWillamette — Tannin: lowWillamette — Sweetness: dryBurgenland — Body: mediumBurgenland — Acidity: highBurgenland — Tannin: mediumBurgenland — Sweetness: dry
FAQ
- What wine pairs best with Beef Stroganoff?
- Cote de Nuits Burgundy Pinot Noir is our first pour because Earthy pinot matches mushrooms while silky texture complements sour cream sauce..
- Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Beef Stroganoff?
- If Cote de Nuits Burgundy Pinot Noir is out of reach, grab Willamette Valley Pinot Noir—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
- Which wines should I avoid with Beef Stroganoff?
- Skip styles like very tannic reds, acidic whites—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
- What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Beef Stroganoff?
- Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.
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very tannic redsacidic whites
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