Cheese and wine pairing
When it comes to snacks to go with wine, cheese is the best!
There are many different types of cheese in the world, and there are also many wines that can bring out the best in those cheeses.
In this feature, we will mainly focus on natural cheeses (※) and classify familiar cheeses by type to introduce recommended pairings with wines.
*Cheese can be broadly divided into natural cheese and processed cheese. Natural cheese is made from milk through coagulation and aging, while processed cheese is made by melting and processing natural cheese.
Profile of Professor Fujiko Saito
CPA certified cheese professional and cheese certification instructor. Japan Sommelier Association JSA certified wine advisor. Received a diploma from the Centre du Formation des Produits Laitiers (dairy products training center) in Paris. Trained under cheese ager, MOF Hervé Mons in Roanne, France, and obtained a diploma. Trained on cheese service and sales in general under MOF Etienne Boissy, cheese sales and service, in Lyon, France. Instructor at NHK Culture School. In the past, he also served as manager of a cheese specialty store, and is always proposing fun and easy-to-understand ways to live a cheese life.
1st place : "Sweet sparkling wine" x "Brie de Meaux"
The fresh and crisp sweet sparkling wine "La Bohème (Ancient Method from Limoux)" with a taste of green apples, melt-in-your-mouth Brie de Meaux, and flaky pie come together in a trinity that melts together like a trinity!
▼ Cheese: Brie de Meaux
Brie de Meaux is a type of Brie cheese, a representative white mold cheese, made in the "Meaux" region of Brie, France. It is also known as the "king of cheeses."
▼ Wine: La Boheme (Ancient Limoux Method) Sparkling
This precious sparkling wine is made using an ancient method that does not add sugar. Its apple flavor and easy-to-drink alcohol content make it a very popular bottle among women.
Regular price : 4,950 yen (tax included)
Member price : 4,554 yen (tax included)
2nd place : "Dry white wine" x "Clottin de Chavignol"
The rich flavor of the Crottin de Chavignol is perfectly matched with the crisp, refreshing acidity of the dry white wine "Anjou White," making for a truly blessed combination.
▼ Cheese: Crottin de Chavignol
Crottin de Chavignol is a goat's milk chèvre-type cheese produced in the village of Chavignol and its surrounding area. It is small, dry, with a nutty and mushroom aroma and a chestnut-like texture.
▼ Wine: Anjou White
A white wine with hints of lemon, honey, herbs and flint. It has a crisp acidity and a lovely sweet and sour taste.
Regular price : 3,520 yen (tax included)
Member price : 3,238 yen (tax included)
3rd place : "Red wine from Burgundy" x "Epoisses"
The distinctive flavor of Epoisses is gently enveloped by the red wine "Burgundy Red - Domaine Chapelle", and the two are instantly elevated to an elegant taste. It's the perfect marriage.
▼ Cheese: Epoisses
Époisses is a washed cheese made in the village of Époisses in Burgundy. It has a unique aroma that lingers in your nose, but the sweetness of the milk and the rich, creamy inside make it addictive.
▼ Wine: Burgundy Red - Domaine Chapelle
A beautiful aroma of red fruit with hints of rose, cinnamon and earth. A smooth and elegant red wine with fruit flavors that support the fresh acidity.
Regular price : 4,620 yen (tax included)
Member price : 4,250 yen (tax included)
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