Époisses

washed-rind · cow milk · France · $$$$

A pungent aroma, with melts beautifully.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 5/10

creaminess 8/10

firmness 2/10

pungency 10/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Époisses with a sweet wine like Port, Sauternes, or a late-harvest Riesling — its pungency (10) and salty intensity need a sweet wine to counterbalance rather than compete.

Great for

Mac and Cheese

Substitutes for Époisses

Cheese	Why it works
Livarot	similar overall, but less meltability
Maroilles	similar overall, but less meltability
Limburger	similar overall, but less creaminess
Taleggio	similar overall, but less pungency
Pont-l'Évêque	similar overall, but less pungency
Langres cheese	similar overall, but less pungency