Coulommiers cheese

bloomy · cow milk · France · $$

A rich, creamy texture, with melts decently.

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

Cheese	Why it works
Neufchâtel	similar overall, but more pungency
Brie	similar overall, but more meltability
Chaource cheese	similar overall, but more pungency
Boursin cheese	similar overall, but more sharpness
Camembert	similar overall, but more pungency
Brillat-Savarin cheese	similar overall, but more creaminess