Discover Croziflette: A Savoyard Delight and Its Perfect Wine Pairings

Just like raclette or tartiflette, croziflette is a classic dish from the Savoy region. Find out which wines to pair with this hearty meal and explore our selection of wines for successful food and wine pairings in our guide.

Croziflette: An Iconic Savoyard Dish

Croziflette is a Savoyard dish and a variation of tartiflette. This iconic dish from the Savoy region is made with crozets—small square-shaped pasta traditionally made from buckwheat flour, though wheat flour versions are also available. Croziflette is essentially a gratin of crozets with caramelized onions, Savoyard bacon, lardons, or cured ham from Savoy, topped with Reblochon cheese. This generous and convivial dish is especially popular in winter. You can make this recipe at home or enjoy croziflette in a restaurant at the base of the ski slopes.

Croziflette and Wine Pairing: The Regional Match

To accompany your croziflette gratin, consider following the regional food and wine pairing by choosing a wine from a local estate. The Reblochon cheese, which is the star of this dish, is a raw milk cheese. With its melted cheese and regional charcuterie, croziflette is a rich and sometimes "greasy" dish. To balance this recipe and cut through the richness, you might choose a fresh white wine. Savoie white wines are perfect for pairing with croziflette. They offer a nice freshness and dense body that balances the Reblochon cheese. White wines made from Savoie’s Roussette grape deliver floral notes and are very refined.

What White Wine to Drink with Croziflette?

To complement croziflette, opt for a white wine that enhances the flavor of Reblochon. For instance, a Crozes-Hermitage white from the Rhône Valley can be an excellent choice. This appellation offers a good balance of freshness without excessive acidity, made from Marsanne, which provides citrus and white fruit notes.

Alsace or Loire white wines are also great options for a successful pairing with croziflette. You might consider Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. These appellations offer lively wines with a pleasant roundness, perfect for complementing Reblochon.

What Red Wine to Enjoy with Croziflette?

While croziflette is traditionally paired with white wine, it is also possible to enjoy it with a red wine. In this case, choose a low-tannin and fresh red wine. Red wines from the Loire Valley offer subtle tannins with a fruity and spicy palate that enhances your dish.

You could also try a red wine from Savoy, such as Mondeuse. This typical Savoyard grape variety produces very low-tannin wines with pleasant spicy notes. It’s an excellent choice for a unique and successful food and wine pairing.

Croziflette is a delectable dish that invites conviviality. This Savoyard recipe traditionally pairs with either a Savoie white wine or a low-tannin, spicy red wine. Discover our selection of wines directly from French estates and vineyards. Our selection includes white, red, rosé wines, and champagne, all carefully chosen to complement your recipes and enhance your shared moments.