Valençay

bloomy · goat milk · France · $$$

A smooth texture, with a moderately tangy flavor.

Attribute scores

meltability 4/10

sharpness 5/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 3/10

pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Valençay with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (6) instead of getting lost in it.

Substitutes for Valençay

Cheese	Why it works
Selles-sur-Cher cheese	similar overall, but less meltability
Sainte-Maure de Touraine	similar overall, but less meltability
Pélardon	similar overall, but less meltability
Picodon	similar overall, but more sharpness
Tête de Moine	similar overall, but more firmness
Feta	similar overall, but less meltability