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bloomy · cow milk · France · $$$

Brillat-Savarin cheese

A rich, creamy texture, with melts decently.

Brillat-Savarin cheese cheese

Attribute scores

meltability 6/10
sharpness 2/10
creaminess 10/10
firmness 1/10
pungency 2/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Brillat-Savarin cheese with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (10) instead of getting lost in it.

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