Which wines go well with fondues, raclettes, and tartiflettes?

Which wines go well with fondue, raclette, and tartiflette? With winter here and vacations in the mountains, comes the desire to warm up with one of these Savoyard cheese-based dishes: raclette, tartiflette, and fondue. As we salivate at the thought of tasting these dishes, the question arises as to which wine to pair with them.

Wine and raclette

Raclette is undoubtedly the most iconic dish of winter, mountain vacations, and convivial moments with family or friends. Few people would turn down the opportunity to experience such a culinary delight. Historically, raclette was a dish consisting solely of melted cheese and potatoes, with charcuterie only added later. When it comes to pairing, white wine is preferred, but red wine is also possible thanks to the presence of charcuterie.

Which white wines go well with raclette?

When pairing wines, it is important to find a white wine that will complement the richness of the cheese and charcuterie. Therefore, you should choose wines that are slightly rich and, above all, fresh to balance the dish. Here, the most obvious pairing is to accompany your raclette with wines from Savoie, as these meet these criteria. There is a wide choice available, and you could easily pair your raclette with a Roussette from Gilles Berlioz, a Chignin-Bergeron from Quenard, or even an Apremont from L'Epervière. You could also pair your raclette with wines from the Jura region, such as a Côtes du Jura from Berthet-Bondet or an Arbois from Rijckaert. Finally, it can also be paired with white wines from the Mâconnais region. Here, we highly recommend the Macôns or Saint-Véran wines from the Bret brothers, or from their Soufrandière estate. The Garenne estate also produces excellent Mâcon wines.

Which red wines go well with raclette?

For red wines, it is important to choose wines that are fairly light and low in tannins, as the tannins in red wine do not pair well with cheese. Here again, the regional pairing of raclette with Savoie wines works well; you could opt for a Mondeuse from Louis Magnin. Jura wines are also a good option, such as Arbois de Rolet. You can also pair raclette with a Gamay-based red wine. For this, look to Beaujolais, where you can opt for a Brouilly de Thivin, a Moulin-à-Vent de Rottiers, or even a Juliénas de BonnetThe last option is to pair your raclette with a light, fruity Pinot Noir-based red wine, such as a Burgundy from Jadot or Clément.

Wine and Savoyard fondue

Fondue, a winter dish that also comes from Savoie, is made with different cheeses (usually Comté, Beaufort, and Emmental), white wine, and pieces of bread. White wine is preferred, but red wine is also an option. Which white wines go well with a Savoyard fondue? When pairing wines, it is important to take into account the richness of the Savoyard fondue, as well as the salty flavor of the cheeses. It is therefore necessary to choose wines that have acidity and, above all, a structure that allows them to accompany the fondue. As with raclette, the safest bet is to go for a regional pairing with wines from Savoie, such as a Roussette from Fabien Trosset or an Abyme from the Blard estate. Wines from the Jura also work very well, so go for a Côte du Jura from Badoz or even, if you're feeling adventurous, a Château Châlon vin jaune from Berthet-Bondet. If you're tempted by a Mâconnais, you could opt for this Pouilly-Fuissé des Rontets, or this Saint-Véran from Les Vignerons des Terres Secrètes, a winery that was recently recognized by the Revue du Vin de France. Alsace wines are also ideal. Here we offer a superb Pinot Gris from Boxler, Albert Mann, or a Riesling from Weinbach. Last but not least, the structure of Rhône white wines makes them a perfect accompaniment to a Savoyard fondue. Here, a beautiful Croze-Hermitage from the Combier estate will delight your taste buds.

Which red wines go well with a Savoyard fondue?

As with raclette, it is important to choose light, fruity red wines. To do this, showcase Savoie with a Mondeuse from Quenard, or try the fruity wines of Beaujolais with a Morgon from Piron. Alternatively, take a detour to the Jura region with this Côtes-du-Jura from the Grand estate.

Wine and tartiflette

Tartiflette is a dish made with Reblochon cheese, onions, bacon, and potatoes, all baked in the oven for our greatest pleasure. The presence of bacon makes it easier to pair with red wines.

Which white wines go well with tartiflette?

Here again, choose wines with good acidity and a certain aromatic richness. In Savoie, a Chignin-Bergeron from Magnin will accompany your tartiflette perfectly. In the Jura, go for the Côtes du Jura from Berthet-Bondet. The Rhône alternative and its sunny wines are also interesting. Go for the Croze-Hermitage from Combier Or, to really treat yourself, a Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Les Cailloux estate.

Which red wines go well with tartiflette?

As with raclette and fondue, choose wines with low tannins and a pleasant fruitiness. Here, we suggest serving a Mondeuse de Magnin or a Juliénas from Château Bonnet. Pinot Noir will also be in the spotlight with a red Burgundy from Louis Jadot. Once again, the Rhône will delight you with a Crozes Hermitage from the Domaine des Rémizières. Finally, another alternative is to head to the Loire Valley and opt for a superb Bourgueil from the Amirault estate. We hope that this article has given you all the information you need to choose the perfect wine to accompany your raclette, tartiflette, or fondue. With that said, bon appétit!