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

Vacherin Mont-d'Or

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

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