washed-rind · cow milk · France · $$$

Maroilles

A pungent aroma, with melts beautifully.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 5/10

creaminess 7/10

firmness 2/10

pungency 9/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Maroilles with a sweet wine like Port, Sauternes, or a late-harvest Riesling — its pungency (9) and salty intensity need a sweet wine to counterbalance rather than compete.

Substitutes for Maroilles

Livarot a very close match across the board Limburger similar overall, but more pungency Époisses similar overall, but more meltability Pont-l'Évêque similar overall, but less pungency Langres cheese similar overall, but less pungency Taleggio similar overall, but less pungency