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 - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 93 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2021: 94 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Sauvignon Blanc
- Cape Point Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Cape Town
- Sauvignon Blanc - blend
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 88 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 91 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.53* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Upper Hemel en Aarde Sauvignon Blanc
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Hemel-en-Aarde Region
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 88 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.27* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Age of Grace Viognier
- Lismore Estate Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Cape South Coast
- Viognier
- Tim Atkin 2023: 93 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€33.27* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Sauvignon Blanc
- Iona Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Elgin
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.60* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Bush Vine Chenin Blanc
- Radford Dale
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chenin Blanc
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 87 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
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)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
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)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Blanc de Mer
- Bouchard Finlayson
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Cape South Coast
- Riesling - blend
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 88 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.13* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
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)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Bush Vine Chenin Blanc
- Radford Dale
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chenin Blanc
- Jahrgang 2024 - John Platter: 4 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2023 - John Platter: 3.5 Sterne
- Proficheck: sehr gut (88/100)
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
More information about bouillabaisse & wine
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.