Pont-l'Évêque

washed-rind · cow milk · France · $$$

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

Cheese	Why it works
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