Legume

Navy Bean

About This Entry

Navy beans are the small white bean behind classic baked beans, with a mild flavor and creamy texture once cooked — that neutrality gives Pinot Noir's fruit room to lead the pairing.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Beans

Classification

Legumes

Usage intensity

primary

Scientific name

Phaseolus vulgaris

Scientific Classification

Display name
Navy Bean
Classification
Legumes
Group
Beans
Scientific name
Phaseolus vulgaris

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
primary

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.