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Cheese · Wine pairing

What wine goes with brie & soft cheese?

Creamy Brie and Camembert love Champagne, Chardonnay or a light Pinot Noir. Avoid big tannins.

The rule: Creamy cheese, creamy or bubbly wine.

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Brie & soft cheese

The 3 best wines with brie & soft cheese

  1. Champagne

    1 Champagne Dry sparkling wine

    Bubbles and brioche notes with buttery Brie is a classic.

    Serve 43-48°F Non-vintage from $35; vintage $70+

  2. Chardonnay

    2 Chardonnay Full-bodied white (oaked) or crisp (unoaked)

    Rich Chardonnay mirrors the creaminess.

    Serve 48-55°F Good bottles from $12; top Burgundy $50+

  3. Pinot Noir

    3 Pinot Noir Light-bodied red

    Light red fruit for baked Brie with jam.

    Serve 55-60°F Decent from $15; good from $25; Burgundy can be any price

Best on a budget: Crémant or Cava.

Also good

Gamay (Beaujolais)Sauternes & dessert whites

What to avoid

  • Tannic reds. Tannin makes soft cheese taste chalky.

It depends how you cook it

If you’re having…Pour
Baked Brie with honeySauternes or off-dry Riesling.
CamembertCider-style crisp whites or Champagne.

Frequently asked questions

What wine goes with Brie?

Champagne and Chardonnay are the best matches. Pinot Noir is the best red.

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