bloomy · goat milk · France · $$$

Valençay

A smooth texture, with a moderately tangy flavor.

Attribute scores

meltability 4/10

sharpness 5/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 3/10

pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Valençay with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (6) instead of getting lost in it.

Substitutes for Valençay

Selles-sur-Cher cheese similar overall, but less meltability Sainte-Maure de Touraine similar overall, but less meltability Pélardon similar overall, but less meltability Picodon similar overall, but more sharpness Tête de Moine similar overall, but more firmness Feta similar overall, but less meltability