What you need to know

The choice of white or red wine will depend very much on personal preference. The wine-raclette pairing must be able to bring out the flavors created by the combination of the melting texture of the potatoes and the comforting taste of the cheese that takes hold on the palate. If, on principle, with a cheese-based dish, we tend to prefer a white wine, it’s also possible to drink a red wine with a raclette.

If wine isn’t your priority for this convivial meal, keep it simple! Choose a white wine that’s not too dry to accompany the “fat” of raclette, or a red wine that’s not too tannic and goes well with charcuterie.

Top 5 wines to accompany raclette :

• The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation goes perfectly with this winter dish. Rated 93/100,
  the Ferraud Dynasty
  remains an essential dry, full-bodied white wine with dried fruit aromas.

• For those with an appetite for charcuterie, a red Sancerre made from Pinot Noir grapes is sure to please. The elegant, delicate structure is perfect for this generous dish. Philippe Auchère’s estate offers a Sancerre with a ruby color and round, supple tannins. The finish is dashing with notes of fresh fruit.

• Another interesting grape variety for raclette, present in Beaujolais wines, is Gamay. The House of Piron, widely recognized by wine critics, produces a
  Morgon
  supple, with hints of red fruit.

• Lovers of fine red Burgundy wines can enjoy raclette with a Côtes-de-Nuits wine. TWIL recommends the
  Albert Bichot
  A well-structured Pinot Noir on the palate, with very supple, mellow tannins and aromas of redcurrant and raspberry, followed by a hint of licorice.

• Bordeaux’s Pessac-Léognan appellation is a perfect match for melted cheese. We suggest this Château Le Sartreawarded one star in the Guide Hachette des vins. “A very pleasant wine with exotic fruit and grapefruit aromas reflecting the strong presence of Sauvignon, nuanced with spicy oak.”

The TWIL team wishes you an enjoyable tasting!