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bloomy · cow milk · France · $$

Coulommiers cheese

A rich, creamy texture, with melts decently.

Coulommiers cheese cheese

Attribute scores

meltability 6/10
sharpness 3/10
creaminess 8/10
firmness 2/10
pungency 3/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Coulommiers cheese with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (8) instead of getting lost in it.

Substitutes for Coulommiers cheese

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