What food and wine pairings go well with raclette?

Raclette is a traditional dish originating in the Alps: cheese (usually raclette) is melted and served with potatoes, gherkins, onions and sometimes charcuterie. Wine pairings for raclette must take into account the richness of the melted cheese and the varied accompaniments.

The classic white wine choice: dry white wines form ideal pairings with this cheese dish; we'll be looking for mineral, digestible whites to break up the fat of the cheese.

Apremont: a Apremont from Savoie like that from domaine Giachino will be an ideal match. A fresh, mineral organic wine, thirst-quenching and less than 12% alcohol

Chasselas: A Swiss Chasselas or an Alsace Chasselas offers a lovely freshness and acidity that pairs well with the melting texture of raclette.

Sauvignon Blanc: A Sauvignon Blanc du Clos Roussely, lively and fruity can be an interesting choice to contrast with the richness of the cheese.

For those who only like red wines, we can go for:

A Pinot Noir: A light Pinot Noir, like a Pinot Noir d'alsace or bourguignon, complements the flavor of the cheese well and goes well with charcuterie.

A Gamay: A Gamay, such as a Beaujolais, offers fruity aromas and acidity that pair well with raclette.

A Mondeuse: Savoy red wines, particularly those made from the Mondeuse grape, are well suited to raclette because of their structure and spicy character.

Cornalin: Valais red wines, such as those made from the Cornalin grape variety, can offer a nice complexity that pairs well with the diversity of raclette.

Fendant: A Fendant, also known as Chasselas in Switzerland, is often recommended with raclette due to its lightness and freshness.

In general, we recommend:

- avoid overpowering wines: Raclette has a rich flavor, so overly robust wines can overwhelm the subtlety of the dish.

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- look for welcome acidity: Wines with bright acidity can contrast nicely with the creamy texture of melted cheese.

- consider the accompaniments: If you're adding charcuterie or potatoes to your raclette, take them into account when choosing the wine. For example, for a plain raclette , go for an apremont, a raclette with herbs, a Sauvignon Blanc and a peppery raclette with lots of charcuterie, a Gamay or a Mondeuse.

- consider the accompaniments.