Domaine de la Becassonne Cotes du Rhone 2009 Impresses at Artisanal LA

Wine pairing experiment leads to unexpected flavor combinations

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A Domaine de la Becassonne Cotes du Rhone 2009 wine was purchased as part of a food and wine pairing experiment at the recent Artisanal LA show in downtown Los Angeles. The wine, a blend of 50% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc, and 20% Clairette, was paired with a New Mexico Chili and Pumpkin Seed Brittle from Morning Glory Confections, as well as Welsh Cakes from The Welsh Baker, resulting in some unexpected and delightful flavor combinations.

Why it matters

This story highlights the creativity and experimentation that can happen when food and wine enthusiasts come together to discover new pairings and flavor profiles. It also showcases the diverse range of artisanal products and producers that can be found at events like Artisanal LA.

The details

The Domaine de la Becassonne Cotes du Rhone 2009 is a 13% ABV wine produced by Andre Brunel, a Châteuneuf-du-Pape producer, using grapes grown in the clay and limestone soil of the Rhône Valley. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation, resulting in a pale yellow wine with a nose showing tropical fruit, minerals, spices, and vanilla. On the palate, the wine offers a savory tartness, ripping acidity, and a lemon-lime finish with an underlying nutty flavor.

  • The Artisanal LA show took place in downtown Los Angeles.

The players

Max Lesser

Owner of Morning Glory Confections, who asked the author to pair his New Mexico Chili and Pumpkin Seed Brittle with a wine.

Denise

The author's companion, who suggested pairing the brittle with goat cheese.

Andre Brunel

The Châteuneuf-du-Pape producer who made the Domaine de la Becassonne Cotes du Rhone 2009 wine.

The Welsh Baker

A vendor at Artisanal LA who sells Welsh Cakes, which the author found paired well with the Domaine de la Becassonne wine.

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What they’re saying

“The mouthful of brittle, herb goat cheese and a Roussanne blend was nothing short of fantastic.”

— Denise (nowandzin.com)

The takeaway

This story showcases the joy of discovery and experimentation that can happen when food and wine enthusiasts come together to explore new flavor combinations. It highlights the diverse range of artisanal products and producers that can be found at events like Artisanal LA, and the potential for unexpected pairings to delight the senses.