blue · cow milk · France · $$$

Fourme d'Ambert

A sharp, bold bite, with a pungent aroma.

Attribute scores

meltability 6/10

sharpness 7/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 3/10

pungency 7/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Fourme d'Ambert with a sweet wine like Port, Sauternes, or a late-harvest Riesling — its pungency (7) and salty intensity need a sweet wine to counterbalance rather than compete.

Substitutes for Fourme d'Ambert

Bleu d'Auvergne similar overall, but more sharpness Shropshire Blue similar overall, but more sharpness Stilton cheese similar overall, but more pungency Gorgonzola similar overall, but more pungency Roquefort cheese similar overall, but more pungency Danish Blue similar overall, but more pungency