Wine and Cheese Pairing Starter Guide
Our go-to guide for pairing MouCo cheeses with wine, beer, and more. No snobbery—just solid ideas, a few tips, and a little cheese magic.
🧀 Why Pair Wine & Cheese?
Whether you’re sipping Syrah or chilling with a crisp cider, soft-ripened cheeses like MouCo Camembert, ColoRouge, Ashley, and PepBert can elevate the experience. There are no strict rules—but a few simple tips can make every pairing feel like magic.
🍷 Basic Tips for Pairing Wine & Cheese
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Match intensity — Bold cheese loves bold wine. Mild cheese pairs well with lighter wines.
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White wines pair easily — Whites (and sparkling wines) tend to complement cheese better than reds.
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Go regional — Wines and cheeses from the same region often work beautifully together.
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Delicate cheese = more flexibility — Milder cheeses are less likely to clash with your wine.
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Experiment! — The best pairings are often found by breaking the rules.
📋 Starter Pairing Chart
| Type of Wine | Examples | Cheeses |
|---|---|---|
| Light Reds 🍒 | Touraine, Chinon | Camembert, Cantal, Comté, Emmenthal, Morbier, Munster, Reblochon, Tomme de Savoie |
| Medium Reds 🍇 | Cote de Beaune, Pomerol, St. Emilion | Brie de Meaux, Camembert, Chaource, Emmenthal, Mimolette, Morbier, Reblochon, Rocamadour, Tomme de Savoie |
| Strong Reds 🍷 | Gigondas, Côte-Rôtie, Cahors | Bleu d’Auvergne, Epoisses, Fourme d’Ambert, Langres, Munster, Roquefort |
| Light Dry Whites 🥂 | Sancerre, Chablis | Camembert, Comté, Crottin, Reblochon, Rocamadour, St. Félicien, St. Maure |
| Full-Bodied Whites 🍾 | Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault | Beaufort, Comté, Munster, Salers, St. Marcellin |
| Sweet Whites 🍯 | Sauternes, Juraçon | Roquefort, Bleu d’Auvergne |
| Rosé 🌸 | Various | Chaource, Comté, Picodon |
| Champagne 🍾 | — | Brie, Camembert, Comté, Epoisses, Langres |
| Beer 🍺 | — | Camembert, Mimolette, Munster |
🧭 Want to Keep It Simple?
Start with:
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MouCo Camembert + Champagne (bubbles + creamy = yes)
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ColoRouge + Pinot Noir (savory + earthy = balanced)
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Ashley + dry rosé (funk + fruit = fireworks)
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PepBert + Syrah (pepper meets pepper)
🧡 Final Note
Like the best relationships, cheese and wine pairings are about balance, chemistry, and a little mystery. Don’t overthink it—just try, taste, and repeat.
Happy sipping 🥂 and snacking 🧀!
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