Bleu d'Auvergne

blue · cow milk · France · $$$

A sharp, bold bite, with a pungent aroma.

Attribute scores

meltability 6/10

sharpness 8/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 3/10

pungency 8/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Bleu d'Auvergne with a sweet wine like Port, Sauternes, or a late-harvest Riesling — its pungency (8) and salty intensity need a sweet wine to counterbalance rather than compete.

Substitutes for Bleu d'Auvergne

Cheese	Why it works
Shropshire Blue	a very close match across the board
Stilton cheese	similar overall, but more pungency
Gorgonzola	similar overall, but more pungency
Roquefort cheese	similar overall, but more pungency
Fourme d'Ambert	similar overall, but less sharpness
Danish Blue	similar overall, but more pungency