washed-rind · cow milk · France · $$$
Langres cheese
Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture.
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Best cheese wine pairing
Pair Langres cheese with an aromatic white like Gewürztraminer or dry Riesling — an aromatic white has enough perfume and body to stand up to the funky, pungent rind (pungency 7).
Substitutes for Langres cheese
Pont-l'Évêque a very close match across the board Taleggio similar overall, but more meltability Munster similar overall, but more meltability Reblochon similar overall, but less pungency Livarot similar overall, but more pungency Maroilles similar overall, but more pungency