washed-rind · cow milk · Belgium · $$

Limburger

A pungent aroma, with melts beautifully.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 5/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 3/10

pungency 10/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Limburger 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.

Substitutes for Limburger

Livarot similar overall, but less pungency Maroilles similar overall, but less pungency Époisses similar overall, but more creaminess Munster similar overall, but less pungency Pont-l'Évêque similar overall, but less pungency Langres cheese similar overall, but less pungency