Herb or Spice
Tarragon
About This Entry
Tarragon carries subtle anise notes prized in French béarnaise, chicken, and egg dishes — its refined herbaceousness pairs with unoaked Chardonnay and elegant Loire whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- asparagus
- chanterelle
- chervil
- chicken breast
- chives
- salmon fillet
At a Glance
Group
Fresh Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Artemisia dracunculus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Tarragon
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Fresh Herbs
- Scientific name
- Artemisia dracunculus
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent