What red wine goes well with cheese fondue?

Table of Contents:

1. What red wine goes well with cheese fondue?
2. Can I drink red wine with fondue?
3. What wine is good with raclette?
4. What wine goes with tartiflette?
5. Is Chardonnay dry?
6. What do you drink with raclette?
7. What can you use instead of Reblochon?
8. Is Reblochon like brie?
9. Can I use cheddar instead of Reblochon?
10. What is Reblochon in English?
11. Do you eat the rind on Reblochon?
12. Can you eat Reblochon raw?
13. How is Reblochon made?
14. Is Reblochon cheese Smelly?
15. What does Reblochon taste like?
16. Can you use Reblochon instead of raclette?
17. What does Reblochon cheese look like?
18. Can you buy brie in America?
19. Is Reblochon a mild cheese?
20. How big is a Reblochon?
21. Which supermarket sells Reblochon cheese?

What red wine goes well with cheese fondue?

Pinot Noir

Can I drink red wine with fondue?

The Swiss say one should never drink water with fondue. ... Although this might not be scientifically true, traditionally fondue is paired with wine. Dry white wines or crisp, aromatic wines, like Riesling, are a good option. Light red wines can be combined too, but bold red wines don't pair well with fondue.

What wine is good with raclette?

The Swiss will tell you Raclette is best paired with a dry white wine such as a Roussette from Savoie, in France. We like to be less predictable, so we would suggest Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris, both with refreshing acid to complement the rich cheese.

What wine goes with tartiflette?

Tartiflette is like a super-charged gratin dauphinoise, with added bacon and Reblochon cheese. It originally comes from Savoie so again those wines I recommend with cheese fondue will work well. You could also try a savagnin or a Coteaux du Jura.

Is Chardonnay dry?

Chardonnay can taste different, depending on where it grows and how it's made. But typically, Chardonnay is a dry, medium- to full-bodied wine with moderate acidity and alcohol.

What do you drink with raclette?

Drinks to Accompany Raclette A dry white Swiss wine or rosé typically goes best with raclette, though a cool light beer can pair well, too. Dry white wine is ideal because the acid keeps the cheese tasting smooth. Consider offering guests a dry Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc.

What can you use instead of Reblochon?

* Substitutes for reblochon: gruyère, taleggio, fontina, raclette cheese or perhaps a ripe camembert or munster (every soft and easily melting cheese will do). In Portugal, amanteigado cheese will be great but the best substitute for reblochon is certainly queijo da Serra.

Is Reblochon like brie?

Reblochon has an almost nutty flavor to it, whereas brie and camembert are more mild and buttery. ... Neither gruyère, Brie or Camembert are ideal, they're all quite different from reblochon. It really depends what you have available - if you can find it, Saint Nectaire (preferably “fermier”) would be a good substitute.

Can I use cheddar instead of Reblochon?

It has that same mild fruity taste that makes Reblochon cheese so delicious. With its strong aroma and thin crust, Taleggio cheese not only makes for a perfect substitute, but it will melt your heart away in its own right.

What is Reblochon in English?

Reblochon derives from the word "reblocher" which when literally translated means "to pinch a cow's udder again". This refers to the practice of holding back some of the milk from the first milking.

Do you eat the rind on Reblochon?

Reblochon Cheese is a soft, washed-rind cheese with a mild taste. Its light beige to orangey-yellow rind, which is edible, has white mould on it. The surface texture of the rind comes from the cheesecloth used during making the cheese. ... The curd is evened out in the moulds by hand.

Can you eat Reblochon raw?

At home, Reblochon should be kept in a cool place (10-12° c) and is best eaten in the 10 days following the purchase. Leave it at room temperature for two hours before eating.

How is Reblochon made?

Made from whole or raw milk, Reblochon is a pressed, semi-hard cheese which captures the quality of the Savoie pastureland. Made in the traditional way, the cheese curds are formed and pressed by hand in molds which are wrapped with a lined cloth.

Is Reblochon cheese Smelly?

The smell of reblochon is quite strong and can be disturbing for some people, but believe me it is better when you eat it! If you wish to bring one home, ask the cheese shop to put it in a vaccum bag in order to avoid the smelling.

What does Reblochon taste like?

Reblochon has a slight scent of the cellar and a mild fruity taste with an intense nutty aftertaste. Its delicate and subtle flavours go well with a glass of Savoie wine. The cheese is excellent on the cheeseboard or can be melted on baked potatoes.

Can you use Reblochon instead of raclette?

Preparation. The idea is the same as traditional Raclette, it's only the cheese that changes. Here we use Reblochon, but you can also try with Camembert. ... Place cheese in Raclette Evolution® skillet until melted, pour over potatoes, bacon, and onions.

What does Reblochon cheese look like?

Reblochon is a French unpasteurized cow's milk cheese with a yellow washed rind with a delicate flavor and a creamy texture. Once overripe the cheese becomes bitter. This cheese pairs well with Savoie wine or a fruity Cabernet.

Can you buy brie in America?

In fact, some of the most popular cheeses in the world, such as brie are banned in the US. The reason for this is the strict FDA regulations on imported edible products. ... The FDA bans French cheeses like Roquefort because E. coli bacteria is present, even though it is harmless version.

Is Reblochon a mild cheese?

The Teddington Cheese description of Reblochon. A pinkish-brown rind with a supple, creamy paste and a mild, milky flavour. Reblochon derives from the word 'reblocher' which when literally translated means 'to pinch a cow's udder again'.

How big is a Reblochon?

Reblochon is a smallish cheese about 7-8 inches diameter and when ripe collapses to about an inch. The surface is a cream to rose blush showing through a beautiful dusting of mold growth.

Which supermarket sells Reblochon cheese?

Sainsbury's Petit Reblochon Cheese, Taste the Difference 240g. Sainsbury's.