Cheese and Best Wine Pairings

Let's face it, pretty much any wine will taste great with a charcuterie board. Cheese, one of the main components, is a classic menu choice while drinking wine. Just ask the French! Cheese with a lovely fat content helps to coat the mouth and make even the boldest of wines quaffable. Essentially, the astringency of the wine (which causes your mouth to pucker) cuts through the fattiness of the cheese (which creates a slippery sensation in your mouth) to create a naturally balanced mouthfeel.

However, digging deeper, younger wines go better with younger cheeses and the same goes for older wines and cheeses. Both young wine and cheese have a brighter and lighter taste. As wine and cheese ages, they both grow in complexity and flavor.

So let's get to the nitty gritty. What cheese goes with what wine? Here are some first rate cheese and wine combos for you to enjoy. Bougie and Brie includes three basic cheeses on your board so let's start there:

Medium Cheddar - Chardonnay or Pinot Noir

Brie - Chardonnay or Beaujolais

Manchego - Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco or Cabernet

For some other great cheeses to include on your board:

Goat Cheese - Sauvignon Blanc, Rose or Beaujolais

Stilton Blue Cheese - Port

Gorgonzola Blue Cheese - Zinfandel

Roquefort Blue Cheese - Sauternes Dessert Wine

Feta Cheese - Sauvignon Blanc or Sparkling Rose

Gruyere - Riesling or Pinot Noir

Mozzarella - Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc

Parmesan - Cabernet Sauvignon or Sangiovese

Gouda - Merlot or Zinfandel or Riesling

Overall, don't get too wrapped up in the logistics, let your taste buds guide you and find the pairing that works best for you. Charcuterie boards are great for entertaining or Bougie and Brie also boxes them up for great presents and hostess or corporate gifts. Click here to order your for you next event https://www.bougieandbrie.com/ or click the menu button.