bloomy · cow milk · France · $$

Brie

A rich, creamy texture, with melts beautifully.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 3/10

creaminess 9/10

firmness 2/10

pungency 4/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Brie 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.

Great for

Baked Brie →

Substitutes for Brie

Camembert similar overall, but more pungency Neufchâtel similar overall, but less meltability Chaource cheese similar overall, but less meltability Coulommiers cheese similar overall, but less meltability Boursin cheese similar overall, but less meltability Brillat-Savarin cheese similar overall, but less pungency