Camembert and brie 'go well with riesling wine'

If chefs are planning to put together a cheeseboard that includes camembert and brie, they should think about ordering in some riesling, it has been claimed.

In an article for Wine Magazine, Emma Odendaal pointed out that it can be tricky to pair wine with cheese, even though they are considered to be "perfect bedfellows".

When she spoke to industry expert Billie Lambrechts, she was told that soft and creamy cheeses such as brie and camembert go down a treat with riesling wine.

Ms Odendaal noted: "As a general rule, white, fresh cheese should be partnered with a crisp wine, while rich, soft cheeses can be paired with a bolder white wine."

Among the other areas that chefs should pay attention to are the tannins in the drink and the texture and acidity of both the wine and the cheese, she added.

A delicious bottle such as the Belmonte Riesling 2009 could be a great choice for people planning their cheeseboard.