bloomy · goat milk · France · $$

Pélardon

A smooth texture, with a moderately tangy flavor.

Attribute scores

meltability 3/10

sharpness 5/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 3/10

pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Pélardon with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (6) instead of getting lost in it.

Substitutes for Pélardon

Selles-sur-Cher cheese a very close match across the board Sainte-Maure de Touraine a very close match across the board Valençay similar overall, but more meltability Picodon similar overall, but more sharpness Feta similar overall, but more sharpness Tête de Moine similar overall, but more meltability