bloomy · cow milk · France · $$
Neufchâtel
A rich, creamy texture, with melts decently.
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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
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