Wine with bouillabaisse
Wine pairing with a French bouillabaisse with rouille or fish soup is a delicate affair, designed to complement and enhance the flavours of the dish while creating a harmonious balance. Bouillabaisse is a rich and complex soup that contains a variety of seafood and fish, while rouille is a savoury garlic mayonnaise that is traditionally served with it. Here are some suggestions for wine pairings that can enhance the experience of your bouillabaisse or fish soup.
Wikus White Blend
- La Petite Ferme
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Semillon
- John Platter: 4 stars / 89 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Chardonnay
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chardonnay
- John Platter: 4.5 stars "Volume 2016" A rating for the volume 2017 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.27* / 1 Liter)
Upper Hemel en Aarde Sauvignon Blanc
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Hemel-en-Aarde Region
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 4.5 stars "Volume 2018" A rating for the volume 2019 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.27* / 1 Liter)
Terrasse White Blend
- Keermont
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Viognier
- John Platter: 4.5 stars "Volume 2016" A rating for the volume 2017 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€29.27* / 1 Liter)
Sauvignon Blanc
- Cape Point Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Cape Town
- Semillon
- John Platter: 4 stars / 88 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
Age of Grace Viognier
- Lismore Estate Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Cape South Coast
- Viognier
- Tim Atkin: 92 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€33.27* / 1 Liter)
Bush Vine Chenin Blanc
- Radford Dale
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chenin Blanc
- Proficheck good (85/100)
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Bacco Chardonnay
- Bacco Estate Winery
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Simonsberg-Paarl
- Chardonnay
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 89 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€38.67* / 1 Liter)
The Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc
- Perdeberg Wines
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Chenin Blanc
- Jahrgang 2023 - John Platter: 3.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2022 - John Platter: 3.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2022 - Veritas Awards: Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Blanc de Mer
- Bouchard Finlayson
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Cape South Coast
- Riesling
- John Platter: 3.5 stars "vintage 2017" A valuation for the 2018 edition is not available until the Platter 2019 edition!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.13* / 1 Liter)
Sauvignon Blanc
- Iona Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Elgin
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 4 stars "vintage 2018" A rating for the vintage 2019 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.60* / 1 Liter)
Upper Hemel en Aarde Sauvignon Blanc
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Hemel-en-Aarde Region
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Jahrgang 2024 - Tim Atkin 2025: 88 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2023 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
- Proficheck: hervorragend (93/100)
Content: 0.75 Liter (€18.60* / 1 Liter)
More information
When choosing a wine, it's important to consider the specific flavours and textures of your bouillabaisse and choose a wine that complements it without overpowering it. Try different options and experiment to find out which wine pairing suits you best.
Chenin Blanc: South Africa is known for its outstanding Chenin Blanc wines, which are an excellent choice for a bouillabaisse with their flavours of ripe apples, pears and honey. The crisp acidity and light minerality of these wines complement the seafood flavours of the dish and make for a refreshing combination.
Chardonnay: South African Chardonnays offer a wide range of styles, from fresh and fruity to rich and creamy. A Chardonnay with a balance of fruitiness and oak notes can pair well with a bouillabaisse, enhancing and complementing its rich flavours.
Viognier: A South African Viognier can provide an interesting and aromatic accompaniment to your bouillabaisse with its flavours of apricots, peaches and flowers. The rich texture and aromatic complexity of this wine harmonises well with the complex flavours of the dish.
Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Blend: A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon can be a complex and balanced choice. The crisp acidity and citrus flavours of Sauvignon Blanc are complemented by the fuller texture and honey notes of Semillon, resulting in a harmonious wine pairing with your bouillabaisse.
Pinotage Rosé: A South African Pinotage Rosé offers a fruity and refreshing accompaniment to your bouillabaisse. With its flavours of strawberries, raspberries and a light spiciness, it adds freshness and vibrancy to the dish.
Cape White Blend: A Cape White Blend, which contains a mixture of different white grape varieties such as Chenin Blanc, Viognier and Chardonnay, can offer an interesting and complex wine pairing. These wines offer a wide range of flavours and textures that can pair well with the complex flavours of your bouillabaisse.