Picodon

bloomy · goat milk · France · $$

A moderately tangy flavor, with earthy, aromatic notes.

Attribute scores

meltability 3/10

sharpness 6/10

creaminess 5/10

firmness 4/10

pungency 6/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Picodon 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 6).

Substitutes for Picodon

Cheese	Why it works
Pélardon	similar overall, but less sharpness
Feta	similar overall, but less meltability
Selles-sur-Cher cheese	similar overall, but less sharpness
Sainte-Maure de Touraine	similar overall, but less sharpness
Valençay	similar overall, but less sharpness
Tête de Moine	similar overall, but more meltability