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St. Marcellin |
Hailing from the Dauphine, between Provence and the southern Rhone, this splendid little soft-bodied cows milk cheese runs a Gamut of flavors as it ages. When young it is mild with a yeasty flavor and slightly tart finish. If properly aged until it is Ru....[more] | Taste:
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Country of Origin: France
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Brand: Curtet
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Blue D Auvergne |
This cheese began appearing in the markets in the middle of the 1800's. It is said that an Auvergnat farmer sprinkled some mold from rye bread into his milk curd, and then pierced the curd with a needle. Thus, the curd was more able to develop blue veins....[more] | Taste: Strong smell, a slightly piquant though creamy taste.
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Aging: 4 weeks to 2 months
Consistency: A spotted pate with a sticky, moist and crumbly texture and veins of blue mold.
Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Valmont
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Crottin de Champcol |
So many uses for this versatile goats milk cheese. As close as you are going to get to an "AOC crotting de Chavignol" in the U.S. Pascal Jacquin put a lot of effort into this cheese so that it can be enjoyed from young, for salads And crostini, to old, f....[more] | Taste:
Rind: Yellow rind, mold ok
Aging: About 6 weeks
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Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Goat
Brand: Jacquin
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French Brie with Herb & Garlic |
Our 60% French Brie Couronne with Herbs and Garlic, by the superlative fromagerie Henri Hutin, is made of 60% Cream and topped with a light dusting of herbs and garlic.....[more] | Taste:
Rind: White mold rind dusted with herbs and garlic
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Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Henri Hutin
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French Brie with Pepper |
Another delightful creation from the superlative fromagerie Henri Hutin, this French brie with pepper is a delicately seasoned version of the French classic. Here is a piquant complement to your favorite French white wine.....[more] | Taste:
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Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Henri Hutin
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Morbier du Livradois |
With a meadow-sweet aroma of nuts and hay typical of Savoie milk, this raw-milk Morbier by Livradois is most famous for incorporating both the morning and the evening milk of the cow, separated by a decorative layer of ash. Wedges of this large, round, f....[more] | Taste: Lightly fruity, aromatic
Rind: Natural beige
Aging: At least 4 months
Consistency: Semi firm, with a layer of ash through the center
Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Livradois
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Port Salut |
Also called Port du Salut, this rich, savory cheese was originally made by Trappist monks in Entrammes, France. Lactic bacteria is used in production, which gives the cheese a acidity to complement its mild taste. It is shaped in thick wheels with a dens....[more] | Taste: Tangy and mild, slightly acid.
Rind: Edible orange rind
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Consistency: Supple, smooth
Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: S.A.F.R.
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Couronne French Brie 60% |
This excellent Brie is made with 60% cream, which gives it a rich, smooth flavor. Not too fat, not too lean, just right, our Henri Hutin Couronne is mild, sweet, and perfectly ripe, a natural companion to crusty baguettes and crisp champagne. Try it with....[more] | Taste:
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Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Henri Hutin
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Pave D'Affinois |
This soft ripened cheese is made in a small square shape referred to by its name, pave, meaning square or rectangular paving stone in French. With proper aging this sweet, mild cheese will ooze from its rind.....[more] | Taste: creamy and mild
Rind: White mold rind
Aging: About 3 weeks
Consistency: Soft
Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Fromaggerie Guilloteau
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Pico Affinee |
These are firm little goat cheeses with a soft-ripened mold and dense texture. The flavor of the cheese is rich and intense with full-bodied nuty and fruity flavors. Consistently a great little wheel from Bordeaux.....[more] | Taste: This cheese has a rich nutty and fruity flavor
Rind: White/Ivory mold rind
Aging: At least 60 days
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Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Goat
Brand: Picandine
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Perail de Brebis |
This little soft-bodied sheep cheese hails from the Auvergne. It has a thing, delicate rind that shelters a fresh, sheep tasting cheese with scents of a meadow and fresh hay. The velvety texture just adds to its charm.....[more] | Taste:
Rind: Natural ivory rind
Aging: About 1 week
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Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Sheep
Brand: Louis Rigal or Frie St. Georges
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Chaource AOC |
This delicate, ethereal cheese melts on the palate with a sweet, milky and sometimes fruity flavor. It is good to eat at any stage of ripeness, from young, not fully fured and slightly chalky to fully ripe with a bite and the texture of soft butter. As w....[more] | Taste: Slightly sour, savory; richer and more acidic than brie. When young, rather bland; when aged, creamy; when fully ripe, soft and nutty.
Rind: White mold rind
Aging: About 2 weeks, up to 1 month
Consistency: White interior, moist; from pasty to very runny depending on age.
Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Lincet
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Boule de Quercy |
This is a simple fresh ball, or "boule", of goat cheese prettily topped with mulberry leaves. It is soft with a Tangy flavor. With age it will develop white and ivory molds that contribute to its flavor and complexity. Each portion is 4.5 ounces.....[more] | Taste:
Rind: No rind, decorated with a mulberry leaf
Aging: Around 1 week
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Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Goat
Brand: Fromagerie Soreda
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Boursin, Pepper |
Boursin cheese, mild, smooth and creamy, was originally created in 1957 by Mr. François Boursin in the Normandy region of France. Boursin Pepper, certified Kosher, is a triple crème cheese mixed with cracked black pepper for a distinctive, smooth yet sha....[more] | Taste:
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Boursin Light |
Boursin cheese, mild, smooth and creamy, was originally created in 1957 by Mr. François Boursin in the Normandy region of France. Boursin Light has the same savory taste of the original garlic & herb Boursin, but with 70% less fat and 60% less calories.....[more] | Taste:
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Boursin, Herb and Garlic |
Boursin cheese, mild, smooth and creamy, was originally created in 1957 by Mr. François Boursin in the Normandy region of France. Boursin Herb & Garlic, certified Kosher, is the traditional choice for a luxurious triple crème cheese.....[more] | Taste:
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Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Boursin
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St. Andre |
St. André is a soft, ripened cheese in the tradition of Brie and Camembert. In 1928 a country cheese maker started the St. Andre Creamery in Villefranche de Rouergue, France, (a region also known for Roquefort cheese). Fast forward 40-some years and the ....[more] | Taste: Rich, creamy, sweet
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Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Y. Souile
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Chabichou du Poitou AOC |
Chabichou du Poitou AOC is a small cylindrical drum of goat cheese that packs a lot of flavor and character into a small package. At any Age it is a well-made addition to a cheese selection. When fully mature, it is dense and smooth with a distinct layer....[more] | Taste:
Rind: Natural rind with white, blue and gray mold
Aging: At least 60 days
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Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Goat
Brand: Le Pere Bafien
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Istara AOC |
This is a wonderful version of the traditional Ossau-Iraty-Brebis from the Rigal Family of cheeses. It has a dense, semi-firm texture sometimes broken with a few thing fissures or holes but otherwise compact. The flavor is refined and ballanced -- aromat....[more] | Taste: Fruity
Rind: Natural, brushed rind, finished with wax
Aging: At least 3 months
Consistency: Firm, oily
Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Sheep
Brand: Louis Rigal or Besnier
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Chevre d'or aged |
Chevre d'or is an aged disk with an ivory colored rind and spots of white mold. It is given time to develop a smooth Texture as well as Powerful flavor. If kept humid, it will soften up to a runny texture and a tasty mess.....[more] | Taste:
Rind: Natural ivory & white mold rind
Aging: 60 days minimum
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Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Goat
Brand: Coop. Sevre-et-Belles or Chevrechard
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