Preparation
25 min
Cooking time
25 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Wine service
8 °c

Ingredients

  • Water 12.5 cl
  • Whole milk 12.5 cl
  • Butter 100 g
  • Flour 150 g
  • Eggs 4
  • Grated aged Comté 180 g
  • Nutmeg 1 pinch
  • Salt and pepper 1 pinch of each
  • Thinly sliced Grisons air-dried beef 150 g

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan). In a saucepan, bring the water, milk, butter cut into pieces and salt to the boil.
  2. Off the heat, add the flour all at once and stir vigorously. Return to a low heat for one to two minutes, until the dough comes away from the sides.
  3. Off the heat, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Add 150 g of Comté, the nutmeg and the pepper.
  4. On a baking tray lined with baking paper, pipe or spoon small mounds of dough, well spaced. Sprinkle with the rest of the Comté.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes without opening the oven, until the gougères are puffed up and golden.
  6. Serve warm, with the Grisons beef rolled on a board and the Givré straight from the fridge.
Winter aperitif at the Puech-Haut estate: Comté gougères, Grisons air-dried beef and a glass of Givré

THE PAIRING ON THE PALATE

Givré, the ideal pairing

The estate itself recommends Givré with Grisons beef and aged Comté. Made from Rolle and Marsanne on white clay soil, this winter white offers an expressive, rich nose, then a lively, crisp freshness that answers the richness and saltiness of the cheese. The fine, dry Grisons beef extends the pairing.

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IN BRIEF

The essentials of pairing wine and Comté


Four tips for getting this dish and its pairing right.

Which white wine to serve with Comté?
A fresh, expressive white that stands up to the cheese without overpowering it. Puech-Haut Givré, made from Rolle and Marsanne, is designed for this pairing.
Can you serve a rosé with this aperitif?
Yes. Haut Perché, the estate's winter rosé, goes well with aperitifs and charcuterie.
At what temperature should Givré be served?
At 8 °C. Take the bottle out of the fridge when serving.
Can the gougères be made in advance?
Yes. Freeze them raw on the tray, then bake them without thawing, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.

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