Brie, Camembert: what wine goes with soft cheese?
349 wines to serve with Brie, Camembert and soft cheesesWith a soft cheese, go for a light, fruity Pinot Noir or a fresh, round white such as a Chardonnay or a Chenin Blanc. Washed-rind cheeses, which are more powerful, prefer an aromatic Riesling.
Brie, Camembert, Coulommiers and Chaource offer a creamy texture that calls for freshness. Munster, Époisses or Maroilles call for more character. Our selection draws on Burgundy, South Africa, Argentina and Italy to go with every rind. To put together a complete cheeseboard, read our wine and cheese feature.
Renzo Masi - Chianti 2024
A Chianti with charming and refined aromas.
Barco Del Corneta - Barco Del Corneta Verdejo 2021
A wine full of talent filtered by minimalism and the pure expression of the terroir.
La Rural - Trumpeter Petit Verdot 2021
A forgotten grape variety from Medoc, Petit Verdot demonstrates all its potential here.
Bodegas Tobia - Cuvée Tinto
A vintage full of fruit and sunshine to enjoy with friends!
Te Mata Estate - Chardonnay Estate Vineyards 2021
A Hawke's Bay Chardonnay that plays on creamy richness without losing its lemony tension.
Simcic Marjan - Classic Ribolla 2022
A Slovenian white wine from organic farming of great finesse!
DuMOL - Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
A single-vineyard Pinot Noir, dark and intense, with black fruit, hibiscus and oriental spices.
Domaine Anita - Morgon Cuvée Château-Gaillard 2023
70-year-old vines on the Château-Gaillard plateau, for a powerful, structured and velvety Morgon.
Domaine Simon Gaudet - Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolières 2020
A dense, precise Corton Grand Cru from sixty-year-old vines, between liquorice, aniseed and mocha.
Domaine Jeannin-Naltet - Mercurey Vieilles Vignes 2024
An expressive, supple Mercurey, with smooth raspberry and cherry fruit, from old vines.
Domaine Simon Gaudet - Santenay Les Bras 2023
An elegant red Santenay, where violet, raspberry and gingerbread rest on silky tannins.
Domaine Simon Gaudet - Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Au Paradis 2023
A fresh, dynamic red Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, with tangy, crunchy small red berries.
Domaine Simon Gaudet - Bourgogne Pinot Noir Altis 2023
A crunchy, indulgent Bourgogne Pinot Noir from high-trained vines, all raspberry and cherry.
Domaine Parent - Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes 2023
A powerful, fleshy Corton Grand Cru, with black fruit and wild mushrooms, of great persistence.
Domaine Parent - Pommard 1er Cru Les Épenots 2022
A great Pommard premier cru, dense and fine, where violet meets cherry and raspberry.
Domaine Parent - Pommard 1er Cru Les Chanlins 2022
A sensual, racy Pommard premier cru, with black fruit lifted by a floral and mineral touch.
Domaine Parent - Pommard Croix Blanche 2022
A lieu-dit Pommard with a ruby colour, where wild cherry and blackcurrant combine power and finesse.
Caves Bailly-Lapierre - Irancy 2022
A crunchy, moreish Irancy with vibrant red fruit, born on the limestone slopes of the Auxerrois.
Thiénot - Champagne Vintage 2015
A 2015 vintage dominated by Pinot Noir, rich and fine, matured for seven years in the Thiénot cellars.
Paul Cluver - Riesling WO Elgin 2024
A chiselled, mineral Riesling from Elgin, between lime and citrus blossom, with a touch of natural sugar.
Blaise Duboux - Dézaley Grand Cru AOC Cuvée Corniche 2024
A floral, saline Dézaley grand cru, a Chasselas with a flinty imprint, born facing Lake Geneva.
Colterenzio - Classic Pinot Grigio 2018
A Pinot Gris from the far north of Italy, round, fresh and elegant!
Moric - Hausmarke Rot 2017
Finesse and elegance will delight you in this surprising vintage from Moric.
Matías Riccitelli - The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree - Torrontés 2022
A Torrontés full of minerality and complex on citrus fruits.
Brie, Munster, goat's cheese: which wine for each soft cheese?
The rind dictates the pairing: bloomy rinds love delicate wines; washed rinds call for fragrant, generous whites.
| Cheese | Wines to choose | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Brie Brie de Meaux, Brie de Melun | Light Pinot Noir, fresh Chardonnay | Red fruit and acidity lighten the cream and highlight the mushroom notes. |
| Camembert Camembert de Normandie, Coulommiers | Chenin Blanc, supple Pinot Noir | The liveliness of Chenin and its apple notes recall the Normandy terroir. |
| Triple cream Chaource, Brillat-Savarin, Délice de Bourgogne | Sparkling rosé, lively Chardonnay | Bubbles and tension cleanse the palate after a very rich cheese. |
| Munster Munster, Géromé | German Riesling, Argentinian Torrontés | The aromatic intensity of the white stands up to the washed rind. |
| Strong washed-rind cheeses Époisses, Langres, Maroilles, Livarot | Burgundy Chardonnay, off-dry Riesling | A rich, generous white balances the power and salt of the rind. |
| Mont d'Or Mont d'Or, Vacherin served hot or cold | Full-bodied Chardonnay, Viognier | The resinous notes of this spruce-banded cheese go well with round whites. |
| Saint-Marcellin Saint-Marcellin, Saint-Félicien | Pinot Noir, fruity Grenache | This mild, gentle cheese from Lyon loves generous, supple reds. |
| Fresh or aged goat's cheese Crottin, Sainte-Maure, Valençay | Sauvignon Blanc | The lemony liveliness of Sauvignon answers the acidity of goat's milk. |
With a very runny Brie or Camembert, go for a white or bubbles: a well-ripened creamy paste sometimes accentuates the tannins of a red.
Pinot Noir, a friend to bloomy rinds
Our take: for Brie and Camembert, Pinot Noir remains the most fitting red. Its light frame, cherry fruit and forest floor notes extend the mushroom aroma of the rind. Burgundy's plays on delicacy, while those from South Africa or Chile bring sunnier fruit.
For whites, South African Chenin Blanc deserves your attention: its liveliness and quince notes balance the creaminess of a ripe Camembert. For washed rinds, turn to German Riesling, whose tension and fragrance answer Munster brilliantly. Want to surprise? The Nebbiolo d'Alba Spumante Brut Rosé from 460 Casina Bric brings fine bubbles and crunchy fruit to a Brillat-Savarin.
Three pairings to dare
Saint-Marcellin and Chilean Pinot Noir. Bright fruit for the creamy softness of this Lyon cheese.
Munster and German Riesling. The freshness of the wine lightens the power of the washed rind.
Camembert and Chenin Blanc. Notes of apple and quince that recall the orchards of Normandy.
The Wine Wanderer Team
Your questions about wine and soft cheeses
What wine goes with Camembert?
With Camembert, serve a lively Chenin Blanc or a light Pinot Noir. Chenin, with its notes of apple and quince, refreshes the creamy paste. Pinot Noir brings delicate red fruit that goes with the bloomy rind. For a very ripe Camembert, white offers the most harmonious pairing.
What red wine goes with Brie?
Pinot Noir is the ideal red with Brie. Its fine tannins and cherry fruit pair with the smooth texture and mushroom aromas. A fruity Grenache also works. Choose light reds, served slightly chilled, to preserve the elegance of the cheese.
White or red wine with soft cheese?
White wine offers the safest pairing with most soft cheeses. Its freshness balances the cream and salt. Red works very well with bloomy rinds as long as it stays light, like a Pinot Noir. Washed rinds, which are more powerful, find their best partner in an aromatic white such as Riesling.
What wine goes with Munster or Époisses?
For a Munster or an Époisses, choose an aromatic, generous white: Riesling, Torrontés or Burgundy Chardonnay. These washed-rind cheeses have a pronounced smell and a powerful paste. A fragrant white with a touch of roundness goes the distance and reveals the mildness hidden beneath the rind.
At what temperature should wine be served with Brie?
Serve a Pinot Noir at around 14 to 15 °C and a white at around 10 °C with Brie. A slightly chilled red shows off its fruit and goes better with the cream. Take the cheese out an hour in advance: at the right temperature, a soft cheese becomes runny and releases its hazelnut and mushroom aromas.
What wine goes with baked Mont d'Or?
With a hot Mont d'Or, serve a full-bodied, fresh white, such as a Chardonnay or a Viognier. The melted cheese, scented by its spruce box, loves round wines with buttery and floral notes. Served with potatoes and charcuterie, it also takes a light Pinot Noir.