Origins of Baked Camembert with Garlic and Thyme
Flavour Profile of Baked Camembert with Garlic and Thyme
Considerations When Matching Wine with Baked Camembert with Garlic and Thyme
Recommended Wine Matches for Baked Camembert with Garlic and Thyme
A classic Burgundy Chardonnay offers a creamy texture with notes of ripe apple and subtle oak, which complements the rich, gooey Camembert beautifully. The wine’s acidity cuts through the cheese’s richness, enhancing the overall experience.
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£45.50Rully is the first village in the Côte Chalonnaise as you move south out of Côte-d’Or. The quality of its white wines lies in the conjunction of marl-limestone soils and a slightly higher altitude than in Côte de Beaune, ranging from 230 to 300 meters. The Chardonnay combines exquisite freshness […]
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£23.50The Bourgogne Blanc Grande Reserve by Fontaine Goby captures the heart of Burgundy with every sip. This Chardonnay offers a layered profile, exuding fresh orchard fruits, like ripe apples and pears, balanced beautifully with hints of toasted almonds and a whisper of vanilla. The wine’s refined minerality is a true […]
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£49.99A truly delicious and harmonious wine. Pale gold color, very bright. The aromas bring to mind honey, almond and lemongrass (citronella). As the wine matures, intense flavors of grilled hazelnut and almonds are in evidence.
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£75.00The beautiful wine comes from Domaine Alain Chavy, one of the well-established family domaines in Puligny-Montrachet. Brothers Alain and Jean-Louis took over the estate from their father Gérard Chavy in 1997, then in 2003 the family vineyard holdings were split between the two brothers. Today, Alain manages about 10 hectares […]
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£26.99Given the tiny harvests and soaring prices Chablis has experienced over recent years, we are especially pleased to be working with Bernard Michaut based in Biene and were blown away with the quality of his Chablis at tasting. His 60 hectares of vineyards are grown on the celebrated soil of [...]
A Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc brings refreshing acidity and vibrant citrus notes to the table. Its zesty profile balances the creamy, garlicky flavours of the baked Camembert, making for a lively pairing that awakens the palate.
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£26.99The small 9ha family run estate of Domaine Thomas lies in the south of the region and has a high proportion of its vineyards on the highly sought-after Silex soil, that makes the most aromatic and pungent crisp Sauvignons that this region is famous for. Hand picked grapes and small […]
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£26.50The Domaine Jean-Paul Picard et Fils is a family-run estate, with an incredibly long history, having been in the family since 1750. Today they passionately cultivate 14 hectares of vines, all of which are situated on the slopes of Bué and are amongst the best sites in the region. Guided […]
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£11.99Fresh and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc from the south-west of France. The palate is pure and crisp with a hints of gooseberry, tropical fruit and fresh-cut grass. A sophisticated, versatile wine with a charming finish.
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£11.99The 83-ha vineyard of Vignobles Dubard is located on sunny hills that overlook the right bank of the river Dordogne. 37 ha of this vineyard are dedicated to white varieties, which average age is 25 years old. These vines are closely planted (5,000 vines/ha) on calcareous-clayed soils with grass between […]
A light-bodied Pinot Noir from Burgundy features delicate red fruit flavours and earthy undertones. Its soft tannins and subtle complexity harmonise with the aromatic thyme and garlic in the dish, creating a lovely contrast without overpowering the cheese.
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£48.50Fixin (pronounced ‘Fissin’) is situated in the Côte de Nuits region between Dijon and Gevrey-Chambertin. The appellation received official recognition in 1936 and produces both appellations Village and Premier Cru. This wine has much in common with top quality Gevrey Chambertin at an affordable price. Brilliant deep purple in colour. […]
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£136.99Jean-Claude Boisset is a family-owned wine company founded in 1961, with their first parcel located in Gevrey-Chambertin. Today the company is based in Les Ursulines, a former convent in Nuits-Saint-Georges and is run by brother and sister duo Jean-Charles and Nathalie Boisset. In 2018, they opened a new state-of-the-art winery, […]
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£82.99Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi (formerly Château de Santenay) was once the majestic stately home of the first Duke of Burgundy. Philippe le Hardi received his duchy from his father, the King of France, and became famous for banning the cultivation of Gamay in the Côte d’Or, saying in […]
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£38.50Maillard Père et Fils are a moderately-sized family producer based in Chorey-Les Beaune, with 19 hectares across a number of appellations including Corton, Beaune and Aloxe Corton. All their vineyards are farmed organically, although are not certified. Chorey-les-Beaune is quite a flat region just on the outskirts of Beaune, with […]
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