6 Best Trader Joe’s Wine And Cheese Pairings
The combination of nutty, brioche-filled sparkling wine with indulgent, creamy brie cheese is a match made in heaven. The Cheese Conoisueur defines brie as a soft-ripened cow’s milk cheese containing at least 45% butterfat with an edible bloomy rind. Trader Joe’s takes decadence to the extreme with the triple creme brie. The cheese site adds the triple creme brie requires a minimum of 75% butterfat, creating a velvety smooth texture and buttery, umami-rich flavor.
The classic pairing to help cut through the fattiness of the cheese is a méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine, like Champagne. Thankfully, Trader Joe’s has delicious options costing less than the typical price of luxury sparkling wine. We suggest La Burgondie Crémant de Bourgogne Réserve Brut made in Burgundy, just south of Champagne, to pair with the gooey brie.
Wine Folly explains the crémant is produced as they do in Champagne, with the second fermentation to create the bubbles occurring in the bottle. Fruit from the region can ripen more than in Champagne due to its warmer temperatures throughout the growing season, giving a rich, round palate to the wine, which complements the creamy cheese. The sparkler blends pinot noir, chardonnay, gamay, and aligoté, aging for a minimum of 12 months in the bottle. The year of aging imparts toasty yeastiness that melds with zesty, refreshing citrus and orchard fruit flavors, all for under $11 a bottle.
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