Esrom

semi-hard · cow milk · Denmark · $$

Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 4/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 3/10

pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Esrom with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 4) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Esrom

Cheese	Why it works
Morbier	similar overall, but less pungency
Tilsit cheese	similar overall, but more firmness
Reblochon	similar overall, but more meltability
Port Salut	similar overall, but less pungency
Tomme de Savoie	similar overall, but more firmness
Bel Paese	similar overall, but less pungency