Cheeses from Burgundy and Central France
BRIE FERMIER
Thermalised Cows' Milk Animal Rennet from Île-de-France, France Ferme de la Tremblaye pair with... Burgundian Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Norman Cidres At the Nangis size, this brie ages quite perfectly to the classic deep flavours of mushroom, butter and oyster one should demand. Note that technically, though the milk is cooked at a lower temperature than American pasteurisation, authentic Brie must be made of raw milk. This is amongst the best Brie-fromages we carry. |
COURONNE de TOURAINE
Pasteurised Goat's Milk Animal Rennet from la Croix En Touraine, France Rodolphe le Meunier pair with... Fumé, Sancerres, Chinon Blanc, Bruts, Pale Ales, Weisses This beautiful little crown of goat's milk offers an outstanding entry into the Loire Valley family of cheeses - oozing with creamy, velvety texture and a slightly tangy, mineral-driven flavour with grassy notes and a subtle finish. |
ÉPOISSES de BOURGOGNE
Pasteurised Cows' Milk Animal Rennet from Bourgogne, France Fromagerie Berthaut pair with... French Chardonnay, Dry Riesling and Brandy After very nearly facing extinction during the World Wars, this French staple has come to be synonymous with "stink" as the vanguard for washed-rind cheeses. Aroma aside (a necessary step in cheese appreciation), this cheese is sure to please with its intense custardy finish and warm bacon-scented palate. A real meaty treat. |
GRISE des VOLCANS
Raw Cows' Milk Animal Rennet from Machecoul, France Pascal Beillevaire pair with... Sancerres, Chardonnay (Old-World), IPAs, and you might try a floral Gin & Tonic. "Grey Volcano"; a rustic and quintessentially campange style mite-cheese egressing flavours of mushroom, cashew and dusty earth. A must-try. |
SAINTE-MAURE AOC
BUCHE de TOURAINE Pasteurised Goat's Milk Animal Rennet from Touraine, France Various pair with... Fumé, Sancerres, Chinon Blanc, Bruts, Pale Ales, Weisses This cheeses ages quickly and the resulting flavours and textures vary respectively; there is always a lovely tang (which can become quite pronounced) from the goat's milk and underpinnings of nuttiness and a slightly bitter edge. Young Buche is soft and supple; when older it gets snowy and dense. |
le TAUPINIÈRE SAINT ESTÈPHE
Raw Goat's Milk Animal Rennet from Poitou-Charantes, France Paschal Bellevaire pair with... Sancerres, Chinon Blanc, Bruts, Pale Ales, Weisses Highly aromatic, with a dense paste replete with fresh grass, hazelnut & cellar flavours with a tangy zip at the end, this updated version of the dome features a signature decapitated pyramid design. Delicious! |