semi-hard · sheep milk · France · $$$
Abbaye de Belloc
A semi-firm body, with melts decently.
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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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