washed-rind · cow milk · France · $$$

Pont-l'Évêque

Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 4/10

creaminess 7/10

firmness 2/10

pungency 7/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Pont-l'Évêque 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 7).

Substitutes for Pont-l'Évêque

Langres cheese a very close match across the board Taleggio similar overall, but more meltability Munster similar overall, but more meltability Reblochon similar overall, but less pungency Livarot similar overall, but more pungency Maroilles similar overall, but more pungency