Which wines to serve with fondues, raclettes and tartiflettes?

Which wines to serve with fondues, raclettes and tartiflettes? With winter upon us, and vacations in the mountains just around the corner, it's time to indulge in one of Savoy's cheese-based dishes: raclette, tartiflette and fondue. Salivating at the idea of tasting these dishes, the question arises of the wine to accompany them.

Wine and raclette

Raclette is certainly the most emblematic dish of winter, mountain vacations and convivial moments with family and friends. Few people would turn down the opportunity to enjoy such a culinary delight. Historically, raclette was a dish of melted cheese and potatoes, with charcuterie only added later. When it comes to pairing, we prefer white wine, but it's also possible with red wine, thanks to the presence of charcuterie.

Which white wines go best with raclette?

When it comes to pairing, it's important to find a white wine that will match the fat of the cheese and charcuterie. Wines with a little fat and above all freshness should be preferred to counterbalance the dish. Here, the most obvious pairing is to accompany your raclette with Savoy wines, which meet these criteria. The choice is vast: you can accompany your raclette with a Roussette from Gilles Berlioz, a Chignin-Bergeron from Quenard, or an Apremont from l'Epervière. You can also pair your raclette with Jura wines, why not a Côtes du Jura from Berthet-Bondet? Or an Arbois de Rijckaert? Finally, you can also pair it with white wines from the Mâconnais region. Here, we can't recommend enough a Macôns or Saint-Véran from the Bret brothers, or from their Domaine de la Soufrandière. Domaine de la Garenne also produces excellent Mâcon.

Which red wines go best with raclette?

For red wines, it's important to choose lighter, less tannic wines, as the tannins in red wine don't go well with cheese. Here again, the regional raclette-Savoie wine pairing works well, and here you can opt for a Mondeuse from Louis Magnin. Jura wines are also a good option, such as Arbois de Rolet. You can also match raclette with a Gamay-based red wine. Here, you can opt for a Brouilly from Thivin, a Moulin-à-Vent from Rottiers, or even a Gamay-based red wine. Juliénas de Bonnet. The last option is to match your raclette with a light, fruity Pinot Noir-based red wine, such as a Bourgogne from Jadot or Clément.

Wine and Savoyard fondue

Fondue, a winter dish also from Savoy, is made with a variety of cheeses (usually Comté, Beaufort and Emmental), white wine and pieces of bread. White wine is preferred, but there are also red wine options. Which white wines go best with a Savoyard fondue? When it comes to pairing, it's important to take into account the richness of the Savoyard fondue, as well as the salty flavor of the cheeses. You need to choose wines with acidity and, above all, the right structure to accompany fondue. As with raclette, the best choice is a regional pairing with wines from Savoie, such as a Roussette from Fabien Trosset or an Abyme from Domaine Blard. Jura wines also work well, so try a Côte du Jura from Badoz or even, let's be crazy, a vin jaune Château Châlon from Berthet-Bondet. If you're tempted by Mâconnais, you can opt for this Pouilly-Fuissé des Rontetsor this Saint-Véran from Vignerons des terres secrètes, an estate recently awarded a prize by the Revue du vin de France. Wines from Alsace are also well-suited, with a superb Pinot Gris from Boxler and Albert Mann, or a Riesling from Weinbach. Last but not least, the structure of Rhône white wines makes them the perfect accompaniment to a Savoyard fondue. Here, a fine Croze-Hermitage from Domaine Combier will delight your taste buds.

Which red wines go best with a Savoyard fondue?

As with raclette, it's important to choose light, fruity red wines. To do this, put Savoie in the limelight with a Mondeuse from QuenardOr go for the fruity wines of Beaujolais with a Morgon from Piron. Or take a detour into the Jura with this Côtes-du-Jura from Domaine Grand.

Wine and tartiflette

Tartiflette is a dish made with Reblochon cheese, onions, lardons and potatoes, all baked in the oven to our delight. The presence of lardons makes it easy to pair with red wines.

Which white wines go best with tartiflette?

Here again, choose wines with an acidic structure and a certain aromatic richness. In Savoie, a Chignin-Bergeron from Magnin will go perfectly with your tartiflette. In the Jura, opt for Berthet-Bondet's Côtes du Jura. The Rhone Valley alternative, with its sunny wines, is also interesting. Go for the Croze-Hermitage by Combier or, for a real treat, a Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine Les Cailloux.

Which red wines go well with tartiflette?

As with raclette and fondue, choose wines with low tannin and good fruit. Here, we suggest a Mondeuse from Magnin or a Juliénas from Château Bonnet. Pinot noir will also have pride of place, with a red Burgundy from Louis Jadot. Here again, the Rhône will delight you with a Crozes Hermitage from Domaine des Rémizières. Finally, another alternative is to head for the Loire Valley and opt for a superb Bourgueil by Domaine Amirault. We hope that this article will help you find out which wine to choose to accompany your raclette, tartiflette or fondue. On that note, bon appétit!