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6 of the best drink pairings for Brie

Posted by Fiona Beckett (Google+) on January 30 2024 at 07:17

One of the world's most popular cheeses, Brie can be mild and slightly chalky or decadently gooey and quite strong in flavour. The best wine pairing for brie will depend on the maturity of the cheese. And wine isn't the only drink Brie works with. Here are my six favourites - feel free to share yours in the comments:

Six top drink pairings for Brie

* Fruity reds such as New Zealand or Chilean Pinot Noir. (More mature Bries will need more powerful structured wines such as those from Central Otago.) Or try a fruity (but not too tannic) Merlot or a ripe 'cru' Beaujolais from a good vintage such as 2017.

* A fruity dry rosé - lovely on a picnic

* A creamy, subtly oaked chardonnay - even a posh white burgundy!

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Comments: 3 (Add)

tim on February 2 2024 at 13:07

Cider. Proper Normandy cider 100% pur jus and most definitively not a pretend cyder (strongbow, magners etc) - this cuts riht through the ammonia notes with mature runny Brie.

I wonder if a young Chenin Blanc would work... green apple notes, some sweetness and creamy texture.

Martha on August 15 2018 at 13:36

What would you say to serving a flavoured beer with a cheese course followed by berry cream birthday cake

Urvashi on August 27 2013 at 17:42

Thanks for this post. We love Brie and it's the preferred late night nibble but we always disagre on what to drink with it usually opting for a white rioja but I shall try the above!

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