Similar to Saint Marcellin but in a larger format.
Its delicious smell of cream, luscious texture and slightly ridged
rind really make the mouth water.
Serving: the cheese is a delight on its own and superb with the salad course. Accompaniment: Raisins,
walnuts
Bread: baguette, pumpernickel
Condiments: Onion chutney, Fig jam Wine Pairing: Syrah or Grenache (Côtes de Ventoux, Chateauneuf du pape,
Gigondas),
dessert wine or Viognier (Condrieu)
Milk:
(pasteurized in the US)
Type: Soft ripened bloomy white rind (edible)
Pungency: mild
Optimum Maturation: 2 weeks Maximum Maturation: 7 weeks
Optimum months: year long
Shape:
D: 4.8" H:1"
Weight: 6.3 oz.
Fat Content: 60%
Packaging: Ceramic crock and plastique wrap or plastic
cheese cave