Maroilles

washed-rind · cow milk · France · $$$

A pungent aroma, with melts beautifully.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 5/10

creaminess 7/10

firmness 2/10

pungency 9/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Maroilles with a sweet wine like Port, Sauternes, or a late-harvest Riesling — its pungency (9) and salty intensity need a sweet wine to counterbalance rather than compete.

Substitutes for Maroilles

Cheese	Why it works
Livarot	a very close match across the board
Limburger	similar overall, but more pungency
Époisses	similar overall, but more meltability
Pont-l'Évêque	similar overall, but less pungency
Langres cheese	similar overall, but less pungency
Taleggio	similar overall, but less pungency