# What wine for a beef bourguignon?

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**Category:** Cafe Society
**Tags:** wine
**Created:** [January 8, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-wine-for-a-beef-bourguignon/1026459 "2026-01-08T04:06:48Z")
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I’d say that if pinot noir is the recommended wine, then it’s _prima facie_ proof that lighter wines are the way to go, versus a cabernet sauvignon or Zinfandel.

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There are few hard and fast rules in cooking!

If you like it, go for it….

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