semi-hard · cow milk · Switzerland · $$$

Tête de Moine

Melts decently, with a moderately tangy flavor.

Attribute scores

meltability 5/10

sharpness 5/10

creaminess 5/10

firmness 5/10

pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Tête de Moine with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 5) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Tête de Moine

Abbaye de Belloc similar overall, but less pungency Tomme de Savoie similar overall, but less sharpness Abondance similar overall, but more meltability Valençay similar overall, but less firmness Tilsit cheese similar overall, but more meltability São Jorge cheese similar overall, but less creaminess