Beaufort cheese & Savoy
Beaufort, an alpine pressed cooked cheese, finds its natural pairing in Savoy wines. A Roussette de Savoie or Chignin-Bergeron offers honey, hazelnut and almond notes that echo the fruity aromas of the alpine cheese.
Recommendation by Trinqo AI sommelier
Recommended wines
Roussette de Savoie
- Grape:
- Altesse
- Serving temperature:
- 10-12°C
Shared alpine terroir, honey and almond notes that dialogue with beaufort's hazelnut character
Chignin-Bergeron
- Grape:
- Roussanne
- Serving temperature:
- 11-13°C
Fuller and more aromatic, ideal with an alpage beaufort with intense aromas
Sommelier tip
Alpage beaufort (summer milk, high-altitude pastures) is more complex and aromatic than winter beaufort — it deserves a Chignin-Bergeron. For classic beaufort, a Roussette is enough. The alpine terroir principle is perfect here.
Frequently asked questions
- What wine with beaufort?
- A Roussette de Savoie or Chignin-Bergeron. These alpine wines share the same mountain terroir as beaufort.
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