Pélardon

bloomy · goat milk · France · $$

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

Cheese	Why it works
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