What to drink with a Savoyard fondue?

A dish for sharing par excellence, Savoyard fondue doesn't need the excuse of the end of a day's skiing to be tasted.

Savoyard fondue, a convivial dish for all occasions

Whether with family or friends, this easy-to-prepare seasonal dish delights the strongest stomachs, while the youngest appreciate its playfulness. True Savoyard fondue is made with Beaufort, Comté and Gruyère (or Emmental) cheeses. Enthusiasts recommend adding a small glass of kirch to spice things up, but this is optional.

Which wine to accompany my cheese fondue?

When it comes to wine, it's customary to pair Savoy whites with this dish. An obvious marriage of love between these two local products. But beware: not all regional appellations go well with cheese! It's best to choose a light, fruity, refreshing wine. For example, you can choose from the following appellations:

• Abymes
• Chapareillan
• Apremont
• Roussette-de-Savoie

While the latter are unanimously acclaimed, opinions differ on Crépy and Chignin, so don't hesitate to form your own opinion!

Outside Savoie

Some wines go well with fondue:

• gros-plant du Pays nantais (drink chilled),
• a Côtes-du-Jura (to complement the local Comté cheese),
• a Riesling from Alsace
• or a Coteaux du Layon (Loire Valley).

And red wine with fondue?

While the vast majority of fondue lovers loudly proclaim that its tannins are unsuitable for the famous winter dish, some enjoy their cheese with a fairly powerful red wine.

If you'd like to think outside the box, with the exception of Savoy wines, you can look to Beaujolais, with Brouilly and Juliénas leading the way.

So, the choice is yours, and don't forget, the tradition of pledging your bread to the person who loses it is still alive and well!

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