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semi-hard · sheep milk · France · $$$

Abbaye de Belloc

A semi-firm body, with melts decently.

Attribute scores

meltability 5/10
sharpness 5/10
creaminess 4/10
firmness 6/10
pungency 4/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Abbaye de Belloc with a bold Spanish red like Tempranillo (Rioja) — a salty, sharp sheep's-milk cheese (sharpness 5) wants a structured red to match it.

Substitutes for Abbaye de Belloc

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