Raclette and Wine: the Winter Combo We Love!

WHICH WINE TO PAIR WITH RACLETTE?

Whether it's after a day on the slopes, a holiday in the mountains or simply to end a cold winter's day, treat yourself to a good raclette. For wine lovers, you should know that a wine and raclette pairing is more than possible since it would be inadvisable to drink cold water with this very cheesy dish! Indeed, cold water would have the effect of hardening the cheese in the stomach and thus causing some discomfort. Go for a good glass of wine, whether white, red or sparkling!

WHICH WHITE WINE WITH RACLETTE?

Raclette is a typical mountain dish, traditionally found in the Savoie and Haute Savoie regions. If its Swiss version, raclette valaisanne, is a variant of raclette savoyarde, it goes without saying that this culinary tradition comes from the Alps!

There are many options for white wines, but regional pairings are encouraged in order to stay within the same terroir. Savoie and Haute Savoie offer AOC wines that go perfectly with melted cheese dishes. Discover or rediscover local appellations such as Roussette de Savoie AOC, Apremont AOC, Chignin AOC or Chignin Bergeron AOC. These appellations of controlled origin have what it takes to counterbalance the opulence of cheese and charcuterie, thanks to a freshness and vivacity that will tickle your taste buds! Low in alcohol, fruity with a mineral mouthfeel, these young and dry white wines from the Alpine regions will bring a little lightness to this rather rich dish!

Switzerland, too, has a wealth of excellent white wines that are perfect for classic winter meals. This is the case with the appellations of the Swiss grape variety par excellence, the Chasselas. To accompany your raclette, Vinatis recommends a wine from the Canton of Geneva in the Genève AOC appellation.

Our suggestion:

CHASSELAS BELLES FILLES - LA CAVE DE GENÈVE

VEGETARIAN RACLETTE

Although raclettes often call for charcuterie, all it takes is a little imagination to make this dish vegetarian and absolutely sublime! Thanks to a raclette machine with a pierrade, you can grill your favourite vegetables while your raclette cheese melts quietly. In addition to the traditional potatoes, combine the flavours with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, sweet peppers, aubergines, courgettes, broccoli... Various combinations are possible.

To spice up your vegetarian raclette, add seasoning spices such as curry, paprika, cumin, pepper, turmeric or Espelette pepper. Let your imagination run wild to create the dish that suits you!

BEER AND RACLETTE

Et pourquoi pas accompagner votre raclette d'une bière bien fraîche ? Les bières et le fromage vont parfaitement ensemble et même que leur histoire s'apparentent puisque ce sont officiellement les plus vieux aliments du monde à être fermentés ! Historiquement, on retrouve bières et fromages aux mêmes endroits, c'est-à-dire dans les abbayes ! Amateurs de bières et de fromages, suivez nos recommandations d'accords bières et raclette pour un repas réussis.

And why not accompany your raclette with a cold beer? Beers and cheese go perfectly together and even have a similar history as they are officially the oldest fermented alimentaries in the world! Historically, beer and cheese have been found in the same places, i.e. in abbeys! Beer and cheese lovers, follow our recommendations for beer and raclette pairings for a successful meal.

LAGER WITH TRADITIONAL RACLETTE CHEESE

Lager is a great beer to enjoy with friends. There are many different styles of lager, including the undisputed Pils. A member of the Lager family, Pils, Pilsen or Pilsner, originated in the Czech Republic. This light-coloured beer with a golden colour is light in alcohol, providing a thirst-quenching effect. This type of beer goes well with raclettes, especially if the cheese used is traditional. The sweet malt and hop aromas are combined with the fruity aromas that characterise lager beer. A mild cheese for a mild beer! A beer that is too aromatic or too bitter could mask the flavours of the mild cheese. To accompany your raclette, stick to a regional agreement by tasting the Pilsner from the Brasseurs Savoyards.

Our suggestion:

BS BLONDE BIO 75CL - LES BRASSEURS SAVOYARDS