Traditional raclette with a charcuterie board

Which wine to serve with raclette?

The convivial dish of winter evenings, shared around the grill, with a fresh wine that stands up to the melted cheese.

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Preparation
20 min
Cooking time
30 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Wine service
6-8 °c

Ingredients

  • Raclette cheese 1.2 kg
  • Waxy potatoes 1.5 kg
  • Cured ham 200 g
  • Cooked ham 200 g
  • Rosette sausage 150 g
  • Grisons air-dried beef 100 g
  • Gherkins 1 jar
  • Pickled baby onions 1 jar
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Wash the potatoes without peeling them, then cook them for 25 to 30 minutes in salted water or steam them.
  2. Take the cheese out of the fridge 30 minutes before the meal and cut it into 5 mm slices, rind included.
  3. Arrange the charcuterie on a large board, with the gherkins and baby onions.
  4. Switch on the raclette grill 10 minutes before sitting down to eat.
  5. Keep the potatoes warm in a basket covered with a tea towel.
  6. Everyone melts their cheese in their own dish, then pours it over the potatoes. Season with pepper when eating.

THE PAIRING ON THE PALATE

Bib'Art White, the ideal pairing

The freshness of the Sauvignon and Rolle balances the richness of the cheese, and its notes of white-fleshed fruit answer the saltiness of the charcuterie.

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IN BRIEF

The essentials of pairing wine and raclette

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about this pairing.

Which wine to serve with raclette?
A dry, fresh white, such as Bib'Art White, is the safest pairing: its liveliness balances the richness of the melted cheese. A light red or a rosé also work.
Can you drink red wine with raclette?
Yes, as long as you choose a supple, fruity red with few tannins, served slightly chilled at around 14°C, such as Bib'Art Red.
At what temperature should the wine be served?
Serve the white between 6 and 8°C. Take the bottle out of the fridge just before sitting down to eat.
Why choose a 3 L wine box?
For a large table, Bib'Art keeps the wine fresh and intact for several weeks after opening, and its artist's design makes an impression on the table.

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