Brie cheese

Brie cheese's creamy, buttery texture and subtle earthy notes call for beverages that can both complement and cut through its richness. Sparkling wines like Champagne provide refreshing acidity and effervescence, while fruity reds like Pinot Noir offer just enough structure without overwhelming the delicate cheese.

Cuisine: French
Course: Cheese Course
Flavor Profile: Creamy

Recommended Wines

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White

Pike Road Pinot Gris is a refreshing white wine from Oregon's Willamette Valley, crafted by the Campbell family who also own Elk Cove Vineyards. This crisp, vibrant wine offers bright acidity balanced with ripe fruit flavors, showcasing the cool climate characteristics of the region.

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Sparkling

Veuve Olivier Brut is a traditional sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France. This elegant sparkling wine offers a fine balance between fruit and acidity with a crisp, refreshing finish.

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Fortified / Dessert Wine

Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 'Storico' is an authentic sweet vermouth produced in Turin, Piedmont following a historical recipe from 1891. This aromatized fortified wine is crafted with a Moscato base and infused with a variety of botanicals including cinchona bark, rhubarb, and citrus, resulting in a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.

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Sparkling

Vollereaux Brut Réserve is a classic non-vintage Champagne from a family-owned house established in 1805. This elegant cuvée is crafted from a traditional blend of Champagne varieties, offering fine bubbles and a balanced expression of the region's terroir.

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Rosé

Les Ligériens Rosé d'Anjou is a classic off-dry rosé from the Loire Valley's Anjou appellation. It typically offers a delicate balance of sweetness and acidity with a light, refreshing character that has made Rosé d'Anjou one of the Loire's signature wine styles.

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White

Pax Lyman Ranch Chenin Blanc is a vibrant expression from old vines grown in Sonoma County. The wine showcases the natural acidity and complexity that Chenin Blanc is known for, with minimal intervention winemaking allowing the terroir to shine through.

Recommended Beers

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Saison

La Darbyste is a light-bodied saison brewed with fig juice, creating a refreshing farmhouse ale with subtle fruity notes. Named after a protestant religious movement, it's unfiltered with a bright golden color and delicate spice character.

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Saison

Saison Dupont is a classic Belgian farmhouse ale with a golden-blonde color, fine effervescence, and a complex, aromatic character featuring notes of fruit, spice, and a distinctive yeast profile with a dry, refreshing finish.

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Belgian Pale Ale

Orval is a unique Trappist ale dry-hopped and bottle conditioned with Brettanomyces yeast, creating a complex, aromatic beer with distinctive fruity and earthy notes that evolves significantly with age.