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fresh · cow milk · France · $$

Boursin cheese

A rich, creamy texture, with melts decently.

Boursin cheese cheese

Attribute scores

meltability 5/10
sharpness 4/10
creaminess 9/10
firmness 1/10
pungency 3/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Boursin cheese with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (9) instead of getting lost in it.

Substitutes for Boursin cheese

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