Reblochon

washed-rind · cow milk · France · $$$

Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 4/10

creaminess 7/10

firmness 2/10

pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Reblochon 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 5).

Substitutes for Reblochon

Cheese	Why it works
Cambozola	similar overall, but more sharpness
Taleggio	similar overall, but more pungency
Pont-l'Évêque	similar overall, but more pungency
Langres cheese	similar overall, but more pungency
Munster	similar overall, but more pungency
Esrom	similar overall, but less meltability