Wine Pairings

Classic Combinations

Fresh & Light Cheeses: - Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé (Loire whites) - Champagne or Crémant - Light rosés from Provence

Soft Bloomy Rind: - Burgundy whites (Chablis, Meursault) - Light reds (Beaujolais, Pinot Noir) - Normandy cider (traditional pairing)

Washed Rind Cheeses: - Gewürztraminer or Riesling (Alsace) - Belgian-style beers - Robust reds (Rhône blends)

Semi-Hard Cheeses: - Medium-bodied reds (Côtes du Rhône) - Aged whites (Burgundy) - Amber wines

Hard Mountain Cheeses: - Vin Jaune (Jura specialty) - Aged reds (Bordeaux, Burgundy) - Oxidative whites

Blue Cheeses: - Sweet wines (Sauternes, Port) - Bold reds (Cahors, Madiran) - Strong beers

Innovative Pairings

Natural Wines: - Orange wines with washed rinds - Pét-nat with fresh cheeses - Unfiltered wines with farmhouse cheeses

International Wines: - Sake with delicate cheeses - Sherry with aged cheeses - Ice wine with blue cheeses