Vacherin Mont-d'Or

washed-rind · cow milk · Switzerland · $$$$

Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 9/10

sharpness 3/10

creaminess 9/10

firmness 1/10

pungency 6/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Vacherin Mont-d'Or 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 6).

Great for

Mac and Cheese
Fondue
Quesadillas
Lasagna
Omelettes
Baked Brie

Substitutes for Vacherin Mont-d'Or

Cheese	Why it works
Taleggio	similar overall, but more sharpness
Reblochon	similar overall, but less creaminess
Munster	similar overall, but less creaminess
Pont-l'Évêque	similar overall, but less meltability
Langres cheese	similar overall, but less meltability
Camembert	similar overall, but less meltability