Herb or Spice
Bay Leaf
About This Entry
Bay leaf infuses subtle camphor-tea aroma into braises, stocks, and Mediterranean stews — its background herbal note supports full-bodied reds and savory white wines.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- parsley
- thyme
At a Glance
Group
Dried Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Laurus nobilis
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Bay Leaf
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Dried Herbs
- Scientific name
- Laurus nobilis
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent