What wines should you drink while watching the Football World Cup?

Wine and Football: The Perfect Combo!

Enjoy a festive moment with friends over a few glasses! To best support our fantastic French team, why not leave the beer in the fridge and opt for some French pairings?

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Cuvée Bleue: For Supporters of the French Team

For you and your group of friends, football is almost a religion. You never miss a game and plan to follow the entire World Cup with your mates. One of the enjoyable aspects of watching a football tournament is, of course, supporting a team. While we would have loved to suggest blue wine for the French team, this Spanish invention isn’t available here yet. Don’t worry, we have the perfect alternative: Cuvée Bleue from Domaine de Barroubio. This fresh, white wine with a rich mouthfeel and flavors of candied pears is a star at the aperitif but also pairs beautifully with chocolate desserts and blue cheeses. And if the French team makes it to the finals, you might even indulge and serve this wine with foie gras!

Cuvée Oenopotes: For a Football Aperitif

Even if you’re not a football fan, watching a match on TV is always a great excuse for a fun "hangout with friends" evening. To complement your football aperitif, we recommend Cuvée Oenopotes from Château Haut-Bernasse, AOC Bergerac. This indulgent red wine with aromas of dark fruits and spicy notes flows smoothly and pairs perfectly with a charcuterie platter.

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FAQ - Wine and the World Cup

Which white wine should I serve as an aperitif for a football night with friends?

The Cuvée Bleue from Domaine de Barroubio, a Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois, is ideal: this very fresh white wine has a rich mouthfeel with candied pear aromas, perfect to kick off a football aperitif.

Which red wine goes with a charcuterie platter while watching a match?

The Cuvée Oenopotes from Château Haut-Bernasse, an AOC Bergerac, is a great match: this indulgent red with dark fruit aromas and spicy notes pairs perfectly with a charcuterie platter.

Fresh white or indulgent red for a football aperitif?

Both work depending on your taste: the Cuvée Bleue, a fresh and aromatic white, suits those who like liveliness, while the Cuvée Oenopotes, a smooth fruity red, appeals to those who prefer roundness with savoury snacks.

Beyond the aperitif, what dishes pair with the Cuvée Bleue Muscat?

This Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois also pairs with chocolate desserts and blue cheeses. For a special occasion, it even works with foie gras.

Which wine works for an evening with friends even if you are not a football fan?

The Cuvée Oenopotes from Château Haut-Bernasse is a convivial red that drinks easily: it turns a simple match on TV into a fun hangout with friends, with charcuterie and snacks.