Wine Pairing
Camembert (France)
Our favorite pairing is Champagne.
Our favorite White pairing is a South African Chenin Blanc.
Our favorite Red pairing is Beaujolais or Pinot Noir.
Other Excellent Wines
Soft Cheeses pair very well with Dry Sparkling Wines:
Soft Cheeses need light-bodied, crisp, dry and uoaked White Wines:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Dry Riesling (Germany)
- Chenin Blanc Dry (France)
- Pinot Grigio (Italy)
- Chablis (France)
- Albariño (Spain)
Soft Cheeses need light, dry, and unoaked Red Wines with low tannins:
- Pinot Noir (Unoaked)
- Beaujolais (France)
- Cabernet Franc (France)
- Barbera (Italy)
- Valpolicella (Italy)
- Lambrusco (Italy)
And some Dessert Wines:
About Camembert
Camembert is a soft, creamy, surface-ripened Cow cheese from the town Camembert in the Normandy region of France.
Camembert has a white mold on the outside (Penicillium Camemberti), and a soft mass inside
Go Local
Pairing locally is a great way to learn more about wine and cheese.
Examples:
- Goat cheese from Loire is great with Sauvignon Blanc from Loire.
- Strong Italian Gorgonzola pairs perfectly with Italian Barolo.
- Spanish Manchego is gorgeous with Spanish Rioja.
- Munster from Alsace is great with Gewürztraminer from Alsace.