bloomy · cow milk · France · $$
Camembert
A rich, creamy texture, with melts beautifully.
Attribute scores
Best cheese wine pairing
Pair Camembert 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 Camembert
Brie similar overall, but less pungency Neufchâtel similar overall, but less meltability Chaource cheese similar overall, but less meltability Coulommiers cheese similar overall, but less pungency Cambozola similar overall, but more sharpness Reblochon similar overall, but less creaminess