In short: the Louis Tellier Brézière Premium is a traditional raclette machine made in France: a portion of a cheese wheel melts under two heating bars and is scraped straight onto the plate. What stands out: 1000 W, height-adjustable bars, a quarter or a sixth of a wheel, 2 to 6 guests, a black and wood finish and the raclette knife included.
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At a glance: Louis Tellier Brézière Premium
| Feature | Louis Tellier Brézière Premium |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric traditional raclette machine for a wheel portion (Louis Tellier) |
| Reference | BREZ05BAC, black and wood finish (Louis Tellier); not to be confused with the stainless and brown Brézière Original Signature |
| Number of people | 2 to 6 (Louis Tellier); 1 to 6 according to the Amazon.fr listing |
| Power | 1000 W, 230 V (Louis Tellier) |
| Heating and cheese | 2 height-adjustable heating bars; quarter or sixth of a wheel; removable cheese holder (Louis Tellier) |
| Controls | Built-in on switch (Louis Tellier) |
| Dimensions and weight | 44.5 x 21.5 x 30 cm unfolded, 3.45 kg (Louis Tellier) |
| Included accessories | CAR01 dual-use raclette knife, serrated blade and scraping back, wooden handle (Louis Tellier) |
| Materials | Stainless steel, black epoxy-painted steel, wooden handles (Louis Tellier) |
| Care | Wipe the tray with a sponge, unplugged and cooled; never immerse in water; 2.20 m cord; folding bars and tray, carrying hook (Louis Tellier) |
| Warranty | 2 years (Louis Tellier terms of sale); spare parts available for 10 years (Louis Tellier) |
| Made in | France, Joué-lès-Tours factory (Louis Tellier) |
What we take away
The Brézière is a classic of French-style raclette, and the Premium version dresses it in black and wood. The principle stays the same: you fix a quarter or a sixth of a wheel on the cheese holder, rind down, the two heating bars melt the surface, and you scrape the melting layer onto the potatoes while the wheel keeps melting. The bars, 1000 W in total, adjust in height to fit the portion, then move closer as the cheese shrinks. No waiting between rounds: it is raclette at everyone’s own pace, not at the pace of the pans.
What sets it apart is its origin and stated durability. Louis Tellier, a house founded in 1947 and labelled Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (a French heritage-company label), makes it at its Joué-lès-Tours factory, with visible screws and spare parts available for 10 years. The bars and tray fold away, a hook is used for carrying, and the 2.20 m cord lets the machine sit in the middle of the table. The included CAR01 knife cuts the rind on one side and scrapes on the other. Limits: no thermostat, just a switch, and the machine never goes in water. A half wheel fits with the bars horizontal, but the maker advises against it.
Strengths
- True traditional raclette, scraped onto the plate
- Two height-adjustable bars, 1000 W
- Made in France, spare parts for 10 years
- Dual-use knife included
- Folds away with a carrying hook, 2.20 m cord
Things to consider
- No thermostat, only a switch
- Designed for a quarter or a sixth of a wheel, not a half
- Sponge cleaning only, never immerse in water
- Pricier than a pan-style grill
Who is it for?
For fans of authentic raclette who host two to six people and want the chalet gesture without investing in a half-wheel machine. Also for those who care about made in France and spare parts. A perfect gift for a cheese lover. On the other hand, if you like hot stone, grilling and crêpes all at once, or if you host ten, a pan-style grill will be more versatile.
Alternatives
- Louis Tellier Brézière Original Signature: same principle, stainless and brown finish, sold with or without a knife.
- Boska Raclette Demi: for a half wheel, 750 W, rotating mechanism, dishwasher-safe cheese holder, knife sold separately.
- Louis Tellier Alpage: the big sister for a half wheel, 850 W, made in France.
To compare with pan-style grills, read our guide to the best raclette grills. For more gift ideas, see our raclette Christmas gift guide.
Recipes to make with it
Louis Tellier suggests 200 to 250 g of cheese per person for a full meal, with potatoes, mountain cured meats, gherkins and a green salad. For more sides, see our raclette recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the knife included with the Louis Tellier Brézière Premium?
Yes. Louis Tellier ships the Brézière Premium with its CAR01 dual-use raclette knife, made in France.
Can you use a half wheel in the Brézière Premium?
It is possible because the bars tilt to horizontal, but Louis Tellier designed it for a quarter or a sixth of a wheel and recommends its half-wheel machine for a half wheel.
Where is the Louis Tellier Brézière Premium made?
In France, at the Louis Tellier factory in Joué-lès-Tours, with spare parts available for 10 years after purchase.
