Roquefort cheese

blue · sheep milk · France · $$$

A pungent aroma, with a sharp, bold bite.

Attribute scores

meltability 6/10

sharpness 8/10

creaminess 7/10

firmness 3/10

pungency 9/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Roquefort cheese with a sweet wine like Port, Sauternes, or a late-harvest Riesling — its pungency (9) and salty intensity need a sweet wine to counterbalance rather than compete.

Great for

Charcuterie Board
Risotto

Substitutes for Roquefort cheese

Cheese	Why it works
Gorgonzola	a very close match across the board
Danish Blue	a very close match across the board
Stilton cheese	similar overall, but less creaminess
Bleu d'Auvergne	similar overall, but less pungency
Shropshire Blue	similar overall, but less pungency
Cabrales cheese	similar overall, but more sharpness