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

Époisses

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

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