Which wine pairs with Raclette with potatoes?
Raclette with potatoes; melted preparation.
Raclette with potatoes pairs best with a white wine (California, United States). The strongest recommendation is Kendall-Jackson · Chardonnay Reserve · 2021, with a Sapreno Match of 95 out of 100. Provins · Maître de Chais Heida · 2023 and Jean-René Germanier · Petite Arvine · 2023 also pair very well.
Why these wines work
Raclette with potatoes is a dish of high intensity. The right wine matches that intensity without overpowering the dish.
For all 3 recommendations, Sapreno gives the same reasons: The dish and wine intensities match. Fits the creamy, cheesy sauce.
All 3 wines reach a Sapreno Match of 95 out of 100.
Pairs especially well with
- Sapreno Match95
Kendall-Jackson · Chardonnay Reserve · 2021
White · Chardonnay · California, United States
Serving temperature 10–13 °C
Aroma "Roasted" meets "Vanilla".
- Sapreno Match95
Provins · Maître de Chais Heida · 2023
White · Savagnin · Valais, Switzerland
Serving temperature 8–12 °C
Aroma "Nutty" meets "Mineral".
- Sapreno Match95
Jean-René Germanier · Petite Arvine · 2023
White · Petite Arvine · Valais, Switzerland
Serving temperature 8–12 °C
Aroma "Nutty" meets "Mineral".
Frequently asked questions
Which grape varieties pair with Raclette with potatoes?
The top recommendations include Chardonnay, Savagnin, and Petite Arvine.
Which white wine pairs with Raclette with potatoes?
The best match is Kendall-Jackson · Chardonnay Reserve · 2021 (California, United States), with a Sapreno Match of 95 out of 100.
Which red wine pairs with Raclette with potatoes?
The best match is Prunotto · Barbera d'Asti · 2023 (Piedmont, Italy), with a Sapreno Match of 91 out of 100.
Which fortified wine pairs with Raclette with potatoes?
The best match is Taylor's · LBV · 2019 (Douro, Portugal), with a Sapreno Match of 90 out of 100.
Which wine is less suited to Raclette with potatoes?
At the bottom of the Sapreno ranking is a red wine. The reason: Too much tannin for this dish. The aromas clash.
At what temperature should the wine for Raclette with potatoes be served?
Kendall-Jackson · Chardonnay Reserve · 2021 is best served at 10 to 13 °C.