washed-rind · cow milk · France · $$

Munster

Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 4/10

creaminess 7/10

firmness 2/10

pungency 7/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Munster 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 Munster

Taleggio similar overall, but more creaminess Pont-l'Évêque similar overall, but less meltability Langres cheese similar overall, but less meltability Reblochon similar overall, but less pungency Livarot similar overall, but more pungency Maroilles similar overall, but more pungency