Follow Vinatis' advice to accompany your Savoyard fondue with a wine that matches this classic cheese dish! Whether you prefer white wine, red wine or fine bubbles, discover the cuvées that will delight your taste buds!
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WHICH WHITE WINE WITH CHEESE FONDUE?
In this article, our experts suggest the best wine and cheese fondue combinations. As for the traditional recipe to make at home, discover in our article How to make a perfect Savoyard cheese fondue?, which wine to use for the preparation of the Savoyard fondue.
DRY WHITE WINE FROM SAVOIE
With a cheese fondue, a dry and young white wine is recommended to reveal all the flavours of this much appreciated dish. To stay in a regional harmony and especially if you have chosen to use a white wine from Savoie in the preparation of the cheese fondue, stick to appellations such as Roussette de Savoie, Apremont or even Chignin Bergeron. For a slightly sharper freshness, match your Savoyard fondue with AOCs whose parcels are located at a higher altitude. Jongieux or Abymes, the fresh and balanced mouthfeel of the wines from these appellations will counterbalance the unctuous thickness of the melted cheese.
Our suggestion from Alsace 100% Gewürztraminer:
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For lovers of Alsatian wines and if you prefer to add a noble grape variety such as Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Sylvaner or Gewürztraminer, accompany your fondue with an Alsatian white wine. The fruity and mineral mouthfeel of the references reminds us of the cool Alsatian nights. Perfect to break the fat of the cheese!
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WHICH RED WINE WITH CHEESE FONDUE?
For those who swear by red wine, the pairing of red wine and melted cheese is not always obvious. It is the tannins present in red wines that can make the dish unpleasant. It is therefore preferable to select wines with little or no tannins. The Beaujolais region offers appellations that meet these criteria. This is the case of the Brouilly AOC and Juliénas AOC. Their fresh and fruity mouthfeel is reminiscent of black cherries. A perfect match for the hint of kirsch previously added to the fondue preparation!
Our suggestion from Beaujolais 100% Gamay:
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WHICH SPARKLING WINE WITH CHEESE FONDUE?
The bubbles option exists and it is absolutely exquisite! Accompany your Savoyard fondue with a Crémant de Savoie or a Crémant d'Alsace to give a little lightness to your dinner. Not only will it be more digestible, but your taste buds will be titillated by the sensation of the bubbles in the Crémant Brut. And why not serve a Brut Champagne? The finesse and precision of the Champagne will make your dinner more festive!
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To stay on a regional pairing, discover the Savoyard bubbles with a cuvée from the Crémant de Savoie AOC.
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SAVOYARD FONDUE: ACCOMPANIEMENT
Just as with a good raclette, the same accompaniments can be served at the Savoyard fondue without any problems. Indeed, the melted cheese calls for warm potatoes and all kinds of cold cuts. Cured ham, cooked ham, rosette de Lyon, chorizo or beef jerky.
