Sauce & Condiment
Béchamel
About This Entry
Béchamel, the simplest of the French mother sauces, is a milk-based white sauce that forms the base for gratins, lasagna, and countless creamy dishes — that gentle richness pairs with Chenin Blanc.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Classic pairings
Common Culinary Uses
- cornmeal
- shiitake
At a Glance
Group
Mother Sauces
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Multiple sources
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Béchamel
- Classification
- Sauces & Condiments
- Group
- Mother Sauces
- Scientific name
- Multiple sources
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary