What Wine Goes with Comte Cheese

Local dry Arbois whites. … Vin Jaune. … Dry(ish) sherry. … Champagne. … Aged or minerally Chardonnays. … Old white Bordeaux – an 18 year old Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan was stunning with both 2 and 4 year old Comtés at a tasting I did with affineur Bernard Antony a few years ago.

What can you do with Comte?

Comté Is Versatile But I’ve also found that Comté is a great cheese for cooking. Those same nutty flavors work well in a bowl of mac and cheese, sprinkled over veggies, or folded into a plate of eggs. It’s a fairly firm cheese, so it can be sliced, cubed, or grated as needed.

Does red wine or white wine go with cheese?

White wine is close to being the perfect match for cheese – and generally pairs better than red wine. The freshness of the white wine, the perfumed notes and the combination of sweetness and acidity suit many cheeses. However, it is important to pair the right wine with the right cheese.