Renowned cheese maven
Laura Werlin and wine expert
Brian Duncan joined forces yesterday at the
Aspen Food & Wine Classic for a seminar on pairing French wine with French cheese.
After tasting various combinations of the two, the winning match-up was a sweet dessert wine with a salty blue. The wine, a 2007 Domaine du Petit Metris Chaume, is made from Chenin Blanc and tastes of honey and apricot. The ripe, fragrant flavors contrast nicely with the
Bleu de Severac Rouergue , a rich and salty sheep’s milk cheese. To add additional texture, include a dried-apricot-and-almond
Panforte , and serve for dessert.
Tip: Pull the cheese out of the refrigerator one to two hours before serving to enhance both flavor and texture.