Tomme de Savoie

semi-hard · cow milk · France · $$

Melts decently, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 6/10

sharpness 4/10

creaminess 5/10

firmness 5/10

pungency 4/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Tomme de Savoie with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 4) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Tomme de Savoie

Cheese	Why it works
Herrgårdsost	similar overall, but more meltability
Morbier	similar overall, but more meltability
Tilsit cheese	similar overall, but more sharpness
Bra cheese	similar overall, but less pungency
Leyden cheese	similar overall, but more sharpness
Port Salut	similar overall, but less sharpness