Munster

washed-rind · cow milk · France · $$

Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 4/10

creaminess 7/10

firmness 2/10

pungency 7/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Munster 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 7).

Substitutes for Munster

Cheese	Why it works
Taleggio	similar overall, but more creaminess
Pont-l'Évêque	similar overall, but less meltability
Langres cheese	similar overall, but less meltability
Reblochon	similar overall, but less pungency
Livarot	similar overall, but more pungency
Maroilles	similar overall, but more pungency