Contrary to what Martine and Philippa believe, wines do have names and are very different. All wine is made by yeast that ferment a concentrated "grape juice" and the wine is then allowed to age in wooden barrels. Having said that, chardonay is very different than riesling, and merlot is very different than pinot noir. The choice of wine can enhance or ruin a meal. The wines that Babette picks for her legendary supper excellently fits a traditional french meal and highlight the lavish excess of the repast.
Clos Vougeot roughly translates to "encolsed vinyard near the river Vouge." Originating in France, Clos Vougeot draws is history from the medieval era and was dismantled durring the French Revolution, though returned soon after. As a red from the Burgundy region of France, Clos Vougeot is a dark, fruity, Pinot Noir. Traditionally, Clos Vougeot would accompany meat or poultry entrées.
Amontillado is the first wine brought up by Loewenhielm, and the only wine he doesn't specifically name the brand of. Amontillado is a dark sherry originating in Spain. Traditionally, amontillado is served as an apéritif, or drink before the meal, which is how Babette serves it. Amontillado also goes well with a poultry or consmmé.
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Veuve Cliqout (VOU CLICK-O)
Veuve Cliqout is a premium champagne originating in 1772, France. Veuve Cliqout is famous for modernizing the way yeast is removed from bottles. Champagne is traditionally reserved for celebrations and often finds its way into celebratory meals.
Note: Not all sparkling white wine is champagne. Champagne specifically comes from the Champagne region of france and has specific quality assurances.
This is the only wine mentioned in the movie not from the short story (the young boy butchers the name). Similar to the Veuve Cliquot, Vieux Marc de Champagne is a premium french champagne, though the Veuve Cliqout is considered a much better champagne.
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