Saint-Nectaire cheese & Auvergne
Saint-Nectaire, an Auvergne cheese with a grey rind and supple paste, pairs with wines from the Auvergne-Rhone-Alps region. A white Saint-Pourcain or Cotes-d'Auvergne offers the lightness and acidity that complement the milky sweetness of the cheese.
Recommendation by Trinqo AI sommelier
Recommended wines
White Cotes-d'Auvergne
- Grape:
- Chardonnay
- Serving temperature:
- 10-12°C
Fresh, mineral volcanic wine that balances the creamy sweetness of saint-nectaire
White Saint-Pourcain
- Grape:
- Chardonnay, Tressallier
- Serving temperature:
- 10-12°C
Terroir pairing with saint-nectaire, freshness and light fruity notes
Sommelier tip
For a well-aged farm saint-nectaire, a light Auvergne Pinot Noir will also be excellent. The cheese should be served at room temperature.
Frequently asked questions
- What wine with saint-nectaire?
- A white Cotes-d'Auvergne or Saint-Pourcain. These wines from the same volcanic region naturally pair with this Auvergne cheese.
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