The 8 cheeses that will complement your cheese and wine nights
0I have been invited to countless cheese and wine gatherings in my life. Every time, it’s the same cheese variety that’s proposed by the host; Brie, Camembert, Chèvre, Rambol aux noix, Caprice des Dieux and Boursin à l’ail.
While this display is a good cheese and wine contender, it remains standard and the flavors tend to get boring. Here is a list of cheeses that are an absolute delight and that would really add a kick to your cheese and wine evenings:
- Saint Albray: it’s a cow cheese that looks and tastes a lot like Camembert, but is softer and milder. It’s a real treat to enjoy every now and then.
- Comté: it’s a cow cheese that’s dry and has notes of sweetness. If you like strong flavors, Comté is a must on your list.
- Beaufort: It’s a cow cheese that’s creamy, but not as much as Camembert or Brie. It resembles Gruyère or even Comté cheese, but it has a more raw taste about it that makes it an oh-so-delicious addition to your cheese variety.
- Tomme de Savoie: this is one of my favorites. It’s a cow cheese that is similar to Camembert in its texture, but is actually lighter.
- Reblochon: it’s a cow cheese that is soft, creamy and just melts in your mouth. Be sure to taste it in small portions as it has quite a strong taste and a long-lasting aftertaste.
- Manchego: Manchego is a Spanish cheese made of sheep milk. It’s a little dry and oily, with a slight sharpness that leaves a quite enjoyable aftertaste.
- P’tit Basque: this is an epic sheep cheese that is just out of this world. It usually goes perfectly well with semi-sweet white wine, but you can still enjoy it in your regular cheese and red wine gatherings.
- Chamois: it’s a creamy cow cheese that looks like Brie, but is firmer and has a more subtle taste.
Voila! I hope you enjoy my selection – feel free to suggest more cheeses you’ve tried and thought were delightful.