Wine Pairings with Bloomy-rind cheese
Bloomy-rind cheeses, such as Brie, Camembert and Robiola, have a soft, creamy texture and a delicate but persistent flavour. The right wine pairing has to enhance their creaminess without covering the complexity of their aromas. Let us look at the best wines to pair with bloomy-rind cheeses.
Characteristics of Bloomy-Rind Cheeses and General Pairings
The choice of wine depends on several factors:- Structure of the cheese: the creaminess calls for wines with good acidity to balance the palate.
- Flavour intensity: bloomy-rind cheeses can range from delicate to tasty with mushroomy, buttery notes.
- Ageing method: some cheeses are fresher and more lactic, while others develop greater complexity with maturation.
Best Wine and Food Pairings for Bloomy-Rind Cheeses
Recommended Structured White Wines
- Burgundy Chardonnay – Perfect for Brie and Camembert, thanks to its softness and complexity.
- Fiano di Avellino DOCG – Excellent with more mature cheeses for its acidity and minerality.
- Greco di Tufo DOCG – Ideal for bloomy-rind cheeses with greater savouriness.
Recommended Elegant Red Wines
- Pinot Noir Alto Adige DOC – Perfect for mature Brie, thanks to its finesse and freshness.
- Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC – An excellent choice for Robiola and more delicate cheeses.
Recommended Sparkling Wines
- Champagne Blanc de Blancs – Perfect for enhancing the creaminess with its acidity and fine effervescence.
- Franciacorta Satèn – Excellent with more buttery, structured cheeses.
Mistakes to Avoid in Pairing
- Avoid very tannic red wines, which could overpower the delicacy of the cheese.
- Watch out for overly aromatic wines, which could mask the buttery and mushroomy notes.
- Avoid wines that are too acidic, if the cheese is particularly fatty and creamy.
Specific Pairings for Some Bloomy-Rind Cheeses
- Brie de Meaux → Burgundy Chardonnay, Champagne Blanc de Blancs
- Camembert de Normandie → Fiano di Avellino, Franciacorta Satèn
- Bloomy-rind Robiola → Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, Greco di Tufo
- Brillat-Savarin → Pinot Noir, Champagne Blanc de Blancs
Bloomy-rind cheese: My personal podium
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Champagne 1er Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny Extra Brut Non-vintage - Egly-Ouriet
- Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
- Region: Champagne, France, Vallée de la Marne
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Mineral 2016 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2016 - Agrapart Pascal
- Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
- Region: Champagne, Côte des Blancs, France
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Champagne Brut Réserve Non-vintage - Bérêche et Fils
- Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
- Region: Champagne, Côte des Blancs, France
All those I have tried
