Babybel

semi-hard · cow milk · France · $

Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 3/10

creaminess 5/10

firmness 5/10

pungency 2/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Babybel with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 3) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Babybel

Cheese	Why it works
Dunlop cheese	a very close match across the board
Danbo	similar overall, but more creaminess
Colby	similar overall, but more meltability
Edam	similar overall, but more sharpness
Muenster	similar overall, but more meltability
Wensleydale	similar overall, but less meltability