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Blue-veined cheese blauwe schimmelkaas wine pairing

Blue-veined cheese

Pairing wine with blue-veined cheeses (like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton, Fourmes d'Ambert or Bleu d’Auvergne) is all about balancing saltiness, creaminess, and intensity. Here are some delicious pairings that hit the mark:

🧀 Classic Pairing: Sweet Wines - Sweetness + salt = magic.

  • Beaumes de Venise (Rhône) or Vin de Paille (Jura) – The gold standard with Roquefort. Lush, honeyed, and perfectly balanced by the cheese's sharpness.
  • Port (especially Tawny or Vintage) – A killer match for Stilton. The sweetness and richness pair beautifully with the bold, salty cheese.
  • Sweet Riesling or Gewürztraminer (Germany, Alsace) – The aromatic lift and residual sugar tame the intensity of the blue mold.
  • Vin Santo or Recioto (Italy) – Gorgeous with Gorgonzola Dolce or stronger styles.

🍷 Red Wines (if sweet isn’t your thing) - Stick to soft tannins and ripe fruit.

  • Deltetto Rocca delle Marasche – Powerful, dried-fruit richness that can stand up to pungent blues.
  • Grenache-based blends (like Châteauneuf-du-Pape) – Fruity and spicy, with enough body to handle creaminess.
  • Cabernet Franc (like Domaine de l'Enchantoir Clos du Petit Chavannes Saumur or Château Falfas) – Earthy and herbaceous, good with milder blue cheeses.

🥂 Bubbly or Fortified Options

  • Dry or Demi-Sec Champagne – Contrast the salt and fat with acidity and bubbles.
  • Sherry style (Jérôme Arnoux Vin Jaune, Pedro Ximénez or Cream) – Nutty, and dense—amazing with aged blue cheese.

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Ampeleia Alicante Nero 2022

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IGT Toscana Alicante NeroAlicante Nero or Grenache or CannonaoDrink 2025-2029Serve 15°CAlc. 12,5% Demeter certified biodynamic wineNatural fermenta...

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Ampeleia UNLITRO 2022 1 liter

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IGT Toscana RossoAlicante (Grenache), Carignano, Mourvèdre, Sangiovese and Alicante BouschetDrink 2024-2026Serve 14°CAlc. 12% Demeter certified bio...

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Château d'Esther Gauthier 2019

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VDFCabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit VerdotDrink 2022-2026Serve 16°CAlc. 14,1% Matured in neutral oak barrels for 12 months, this g...

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Château de la Selve Beaulieu 2022

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Du Terroir et du fruit IGP Coteaux de l’Ardèche50 % Cabernet-Sauvignon, 25 % Grenache, 25 % CinsaultDrink 2025-2044Serve 14-17°C 12 months, 50% in ...

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Château de la Selve Berty 2022

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Terroir, finesse and freshness IGP Coteaux de l’Ardèche50 % Syrah, 25 % Grenache, 25 % CinsaultDrink 2024-2043Serve 15°CAlc. 14,5% 18 months 80% in...

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Château de la Selve Petite Selve rouge 2022

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IGP Coteaux de l’Ardèche40 % Cinsault, 40 % Grenache, 20 % SyrahDrink 2024-2028Serve 15°CAlc. 13,5% Fermentation with native yeasts4 months in stai...

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Château de la Viaudière Paradisio Coteaux du Layon 2018 Blanc 50cl

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AOC Coteaux du LayonCheninDrink 2021 - 2040Serve at 11°CAlc. 13,50% SWEET50cl. A great sweet wine from Coteaux du Layon! From the very last harvest...

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Château Falfas Château Falfas Côtes de Bourg 2017 demi

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A classic BordeauxSmall bottle 37,5cl AOC Côtes de Bourg55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% MalbecDrink 2021-2028Serve 16°CA...

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Château Falfas Château Falfas Côtes de Bourg 2019

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A classic Bordeaux AOC Côtes de Bourg55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% MalbecDrink 2023-2030Serve 16°CAlc. 13,5% Hand harv...

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Château les Vignals La Fauvette Dorée 2015

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50 % Loin de l’oeil, 50 % MuscadelleIGP Côtes du TarnDrink 2018-2037Serve 10°CVivino 4.2 aging in barrels for 12 monthsélevage en barrique de 12 mo...

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Deltetto Rocca delle Marasche Barbera d'Alba 2021

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DOC Barbera d'Alba SuperioreBarberaDrink 2024-2033Serve 17°CAlc. 14,5%Vivino 4.1 18 months in French oak The name of the vineyard, that enjoys a be...

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Dirler-Cadé Alsace Grand Cru Saering Gewürztraminer 2018 Blanc Medium-dry

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AOP Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru SaeringGewurztraminer Medium-dryDrink 2021-2030Serve 10-12°CAlc.14,5% 18 g/l sugar Vinous 94/100Vivino 4.2 Spic...

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Dirler-Cadé Alsace Grand Cru Spiegel Elément "Air" Riesling 2019

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AOP Riesling Grand Cru SpiegelRieslingDrink 2021-2030Serve 10°CAlc.13%7 g/l sugar 94/100 Guide Revue du Vin de France 2023Vivino 4.1 Sparkling mirr...

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Domaine de Fontavin Ad Vitam Aeternam Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022

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AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape70% Grenache noir - 15% Syrah - 15% MourvèdreDrink 2027-2041Serve 15°CAlc. 14,5% Aged in French oakVivino 4.6 Deep garnet co...

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Domaine de Fontavin Combe Sauvage Gigondas 2022

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AOP Gigondas75% Grenache noir, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah, 3% Cinsault, 2% Clairettes RosesDrink 2025-2034Serve 15°CAlc. 14,5% Vivino 4.0 Garnet color...

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Domaine de Fontavin Les Vignes de mon Père 2023

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AOP Côtes du Rhône75% Grenache noir, 10% Syrah, 10% Mouvèdre, 5% MarselanDrink 2025-2029Serve 15°CAlc. 13% Domaine de Fontavin Les Vignes de mon Pè...

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Domaine de Fontavin Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Blanc 2022

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Muscat de Beaumes de VeniseMuscat blanc à petit grainDrink 2023-2032Serve 10°C Mild sweet wine Pale yellow color with green highlights. Intense and...

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Domaine de Fontavin Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Blanc 2023

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AOC Muscat de Beaumes de VeniseMuscat blanc à petit grainDrink 2025-2032Serve 10°CAlc. 14% Mild sweet natural wine Pale yellow color with green hig...

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Domaine de l'Enchantoir Clos du Petit Chavannes Saumur Puy Notre Dame 2018

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AOP Saumur Puy-Notre-DameCabernet FrancDrink 2022-2030Drink 15°CAlc. 14% Aging for 18 months in oak barrels (not new) A beautiful ruby color with c...

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Domaine de l'Enchantoir La Chavannaise Pet Nat Rosé 2021

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Vin de FranceCabernet Franc, Chenin, ChardonnayDrink 2022-2024Drink 10°C Pétillant NaturelVivino 4.0 The waltz of its fine swirling bubbles. An aty...

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Domaine de l'Enchantoir La Chavannaise Pet Nat Rosé 2022

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Vin de FranceCabernet Franc, Chenin, ChardonnayDrink 2024-2026Drink 10°C Pétillant NaturelVivino 4.0 The waltz of its fine swirling bubbles. An aty...

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Domaine Les Terres Promises Âme qui vive 2021

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AOP Coteaux-Varois-en-ProvenceGrenache, carignan, syrah, mourvèdreDrink 2023-2032Serve 16°C This wine represents the estate very well, aged 14 mont...

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Domaine Les Terres Promises l'Apostrophe Rosé 2023

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AOP Coteaux VaroisGrenache 45%, Cinsault 25%, Carignan 30%Drink 2023-2026Serve 10°C Vivino 4.0 Nice acidity of small red fruits such as redcurrant,...

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Jérôme Arnoux Vin Jaune 2016 Blanc

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AOC ArboisSavagninDrink 2023 - 2042Serve 10-12°CAlc. 14% 6 year in open oak barrelsVivino 4.1 Vin jaune from the Jura region of France, is best kno...

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