Brie

bloomy · cow milk · France · $$

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

Cheese	Why it works
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