Cheese Wine Pairing
The realm of cheese is as vast as the world of wine; there are dozens of styles from all around the world, and, just like wine, each has a unique personality. The good news is that all cheese is compatible with wine. They’re a match made in heaven. Here’s how to pair the most common types of cheese with wine.
Pair fresh cheese and curd cheese like ricotta, goat cheese, Brie, Camembert, burrata and paneer, amongst others, with light-bodied, crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Vermentino.
Semi-hard and hard cheese, like Cheddar, Manchego, Emmental, Gruyere, Edam and Gouda, are best paired with red wine with medium tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Grenache are compatible with this type of cheese.
Blue cheese is best paired with sweet wine, including Muscat, Riesling and the famous Sauternes. Sweetness contrasts with the saltiness in wine, and the sweet wines’ persistency is as lengthy as the intense aroma in blue cheese and rind-washed cheese. Find the right wine for every cheese in our cheese and wine selection below.
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Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux: Chateau Les Bertrands Cuvee PrestigeAged in oak and with a distinctive lingering after-taste. A wine you will remember for its elegance and soft tannins. Ability to age.
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Saint Chinian: Domaine des Paissels Le BanelGrown in schist soils near Saint Chinian, with only 2,600 bottles produced per year. A fruity wine, easy to drink but with an identity and a good aromatic persistence.
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Malepère: Chateau de Cointes Marie Anne50% of Merlot completed with Cabernet Franc and Grenache Noir. Rich and intense with a liquorish finish.
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Marcillac: Domaine Laurens Cuvée Pierres Rouges RedA delightful colour with ruby highlights. The aromas is of red fruits and blackcurrants with a spicy aftertaste. The wine is very fruity with smooth tannins in evidence. Very characteristic of Marcillac.
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Lussac Saint Emilion: Chateau des Landes Cuvee TraditionCreated at the beginning of the history of the Château Des Landes, this cuvée is elaborated in the greatest tradition 'Bordelaise', emphasising the power of the fruit and the finesse of the tannins.
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Beaujolais Villages: J.F. PegazCharacterised by notes of red fruits and a supple and balanced palate.
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Ventoux: Domaine Vintur Le Minot RedAn explosion of ripe succulent wild forest fruit, pomegranate, plum and blueberry, leading to deep notes of spice and smooth fresh leather. On the palate there is a sensation of fresh cool evenings and opulent sunshine! Deep ruby colour; high tones of fresh young cassis, and wild thyme finishing with hints of fresh ground white pepper and clean flinty notes.
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Saumur-Champigny: Domaine Moncourt Roche NoireA nose of spices and red fruit with floral notes. Rich and mellow in the mouth, with a fresh and balanced finish.
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Gewurztraminer: Joseph CattinFlavourful with rich aromas and distinctive notes of ripe tropical fruits, this wine can be enjoyed alone or paired with spicy and exotic cuisine, strong cheeses or desserts.
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Bordeaux: Vignobles Lassagne #madameMagnificent grapes are harvested at perfect maturity, to give a soft, round and fruity wine, "finally a smooth feminine wine".
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Alsace: Cattin Libre Riesling SecWith a pale yellow lemon colour, this sulphite free Riesling has a nose of citrus (mandarine zest) with a mineral characteristic. Fresh on the palate, dry with grapefruit aromas.
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Pinot Gris: Orange CattinAn orange colour, as a result of its unique maceration. Body and spice, nearly dry, rounded texture. Succulent.
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Bordeaux Superieur: Chateau la Salargue RedDeep ruby colour, aromas of very ripe fruits that are just waiting to blossom. It is a fleshy, structured, well-balanced wine.
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Collines Rhodaniennes: Jeanne Gaillard Merlot Petit MerleThis 100% Merlot with a deep colour reveals a nose with nuances of stone fruits, sweet spices and a delicate vegetal sensation. The beautifully structured mouth is fresh and long.
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Cahors: Chateau de Gaudou Le Sang de ma Terre RedIntense and complex, from the estate's great terroirs. On the nose, black fruits and spices such as vanilla and black pepper. The palate is fresh and well balanced between fruit and tannins, and a finish on spices.
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Saint-Guilhem-Le-Desert: Terre des 2 Sources Amourettes WhiteThe nose is intensely vibrant with aromas of passionfruit, yuzu, guava and grapefruit and notes of white pepper. The palate is filled with flavours of tropical fruit which lingers well after finishing.
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Saint-Guilhem-Le-Desert: Terre des 2 Sources Amourettes RoseFragrant aromas of strawberries with a touch of grapefruit and lemon zest, with a long mouth watering palate. The wine taste of summer with fruitiness and clean acidity, matching perfectly with finger food or to be enjoyed on its own.
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Coteaux du Layon: Domaine de Sainte AnneIts golden robe is reminiscent of the nobility of their terroir. The intense and complex nose releases aromas of honey and acacia, enveloping the palate with great gentleness.
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Montagne-Saint-Emilion: Chateau La Couronne RedOwner Thomas Thiou produces this wonderful wine on one of the top terroirs in the appellation. Fruity, creamy, very well balanced. A must taste!
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Medoc: Chateau Villa CarminModern and elegant Médoc, aged in barrels. Notes of red fruit and plum on the nose. Medium bodied in the mouth, aromas of cherries and a fruity finish.
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Malepère: Chateau de Cointes ClemenceIntense and complex nose, nice fleshy structure, long and well-balanced.
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Bergerac: Chateau La Mouliere Cuvee Prestige RedFull-bodied, supple and balanced with hints of prune and cherry.
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Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret: Domaine la Perdriere Côté InverseMade exclusively from old vines of Grenache and Mourvèdre, the wine is rich, powerful and full-bodied. A mineral, tense and very lingering finish.
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Bordeaux Supérieur: Chateau de Bonhoste Cuvée Prestige RedBeautiful presentation, with a very clear, deep, dark garnet red colour. The powerful, complex bouquet evokes ripe red and dark fruit (prunes, cherries), vanilla and toast, with a hint of smoke. Full bodied, round and fleshy in the mouth, with elegant tannins and beautiful fruity flavours. The finish is fresh with pleasant woody aromas.
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Riesling: Muriel Gueth Original'saceFrom Gueth's terroir rocks of Vosges pink sandstone, it is given fruit, elegance and fresh dry character. Typical Riesling fruity and floral nose, aromas of mainly orange zest, but also pear compote, white flowers and ripe citrus with a delicate and stony freshness.
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Bordeaux Superieur: Chateau de Bonhoste Cuvee Bonheur100% Cabernet Franc, a perfect wine with a platter of charcuterie and cheese or even with red meat.
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Mediterranee: Domaine des Amadieu L'Oranginal OrangeA 10-day maceration of biodynamically grown Roussanne and Viognier grapes gives this wine its orange-tinged colour. A light tannic texture and a beautiful aromatic freshness is expressed.
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Brouilly: A. PegazCharacterised by notes of black fruits and a balanced mouth with round tannins.
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Jurancon Sec: Domaine Nigri ConfluenceWith rare grapes Camaralet and Lauzet, blended with Gros Manseng, this complex dry wine has aromas of spice and pepper, a hint of acidity, and a delicious flavour of apple.
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Rivesaltes Grenat: Domaine Boudau Sur GrainsA sweet red dessert wine - regarded to be 'French Port'! An experience to be believed, aging very well. Intense garnet colour, with a fruity nose with jammy notes of red fruit. On the palate, aromas of violets, black cherries and liquorice. Silky wine, ample and pleasant.
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