washed-rind · cow milk · France · $$$

Reblochon

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

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