Fourme d'Ambert

blue · cow milk · France · $$$

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

Cheese	Why it works
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