Neufchâtel

bloomy · cow milk · France · $$

A rich, creamy texture, with melts decently.

Attribute scores

meltability 6/10

sharpness 3/10

creaminess 8/10

firmness 2/10

pungency 4/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Neufchâtel with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (8) instead of getting lost in it.

Substitutes for Neufchâtel

Cheese	Why it works
Coulommiers cheese	similar overall, but less pungency
Chaource cheese	similar overall, but more creaminess
Brie	similar overall, but more meltability
Camembert	similar overall, but more meltability
Boursin cheese	similar overall, but more sharpness
Esrom	similar overall, but less creaminess