6 cheeses that go well with champagne

No charcuterie board is complete without the quintessential wine and cheese pairing.

The dynamic duo balances each other out with a fusion of sophisticated and complementary flavours — marrying the cheese’s acidity and creaminess with the champagne’s fruity and sweet texture

If your cheese knowledge is just basic, don’t worry too hard about it. The good news is: it’s not difficult to pair most foods with champagne.

But if you do want to indulge in a fancy palate for special occasions, certain cheeses do work better than most.

Let’s take a look at these great cheese and champagne pairings ready to spice up your gourmet platter!

Goat Cheese

Did you know? While France holds the origins of goat cheese, more nations are seeing the value of artisanal goat cheese.

For those yearning for a fresh and delicate combination, goat cheese would bode well in your dinner party.

Celebrated as the whitest cheese in the cocktail party, goat cheese is known for its higher acidity and soft, tangy texture.  What’s more, there are different variants of goat cheese out there. Some could have beautiful chalkiness instead of a creamy consistency, for instance. Others could possess mild, subdued flavours that take the place over a tangy kick.

The Blanc de Blancs Champagne, in particular, has chalky and toasty flavours, marrying the chalky goat cheese’s acidity and tanginess. 

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Camembert

Did you know? With a history as rich as the cheese itself, camembert was made by an 18th-century dairymaid fleeing the anti-clerical French Revolution.

Moist, soft, and creamy, this triple-cream sensation named Camembert pairs well with champagne for a couple of reasons. The first reason lies in champagne’s ability to deliver a stunning burst of flavour when combined with buttery and earthy foods. The second reason lies in the range of textures as you indulge; the stingy bubbles of the liquor and the oozy texture of the camembert cheese is an unadulterated delight to the palate.

Looking for a good pair? Camembert and white champagne is a fresh pair that works well together. 

Brie

Just like camembert, when we say triple-cream cheeses work well with champagne, we meant it.

The sharp and stinging acidity of champagne neutralizes the fattiness of triple-cream cheese like Brie. It provides a contrast that works like a charm, satisfying your taste buds as each bite of the deliciously thick, chewy texture from the Brie gets cleansed and neutralized by the sparkly champagne’s sharp notes.

If you’re searching for a classic, tried-and-true cheese and champagne pairing, Brie and Brut champagne fits the bill to a T. Especially considering the dryness of the liquor, Brut champagne welcomes the taste and texture of creamy brie with open arms. 

Baby Swiss

Baby Swiss is a mild, buttery and smooth cheese that pairs perfectly with champagne. 

Also known as the mini version of Swiss cheese. This 1960 American-made cheese has a mild and smooth, creamy mouthfeel that pairs well with many liquors, champagne included. The sweet, nutty flavouring gives a great striking contrast with fruity variants of fizzy and sparkly champagne. 

Whether you’re serving a cheese lover or a complete novice, the baby swiss is a certified crowd-pleaser. 

Colby Cheese

The Colby cheese is famous for its nutty flavour, semi-hard texture, and orange colours. This cheese excels in its versatility – working well in both sandwiches and fruit platters alike. 

Colby cheese cultivates excitement with its mild flavour and lower acidity. What’s more, it pairs beautifully with richer champagne variants and other sparkling wines.

Stilton

With a marble-streaked interior, Stilton stands out as the sole blue cheese fit for bold palates. Complex and rich, while maintaining nutty and creamy specks, this cheese is a delightful pair for dry and fizzy champagnes. Unlike lighter cheeses, aged cheese like the Stilton livens up the pair by augmenting richness with the champagne’s bubbles.

If you want a delicious pair that marries sweet flavours with a rich, salty aftertaste, consider Stilton and Demi-sec Champagne.