Camembert

bloomy · cow milk · France · $$

A rich, creamy texture, with melts beautifully.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 3/10

creaminess 9/10

firmness 2/10

pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Camembert with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (9) instead of getting lost in it.

Substitutes for Camembert

Cheese	Why it works
Brie	similar overall, but less pungency
Neufchâtel	similar overall, but less meltability
Chaource cheese	similar overall, but less meltability
Coulommiers cheese	similar overall, but less pungency
Cambozola	similar overall, but more sharpness
Reblochon	similar overall, but less creaminess