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