Port Salut

semi-hard · cow milk · France · $$

Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 3/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 4/10

pungency 3/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Port Salut 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 Port Salut

Cheese	Why it works
Bel Paese	similar overall, but more meltability
Morbier	similar overall, but more sharpness
Herrgårdsost	similar overall, but more sharpness
Wensleydale	similar overall, but less meltability
Havarti	similar overall, but more meltability
Danbo	similar overall, but less pungency