From the family of Brie cheeses, this one is most closely related to a Coulummiers, although slightly larger and aged with a fern leaf. Its origins are artisian based having been made directly on farms for single-family consumption. The fern was used both for decoration and to impart a woodsy, earthy scent to the cheese. The cheese is now produced on a much larger scale. Thicker than a Brie de Nangis, it tends to ripen slowly, often with a section of the interior left firm. The flavor is sweet and milky, typical of Brie but with more depth. Forest scents come through delightfully. Product Metrics: | Country: France | | Region: Ile-de-France | | Milk: Cow | |
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| Rind: White mold rind, aged with a fern leaf | | Aging: About 4 weeks | | Recommended wines: Bourgogne, Bordeau, Cotes du Rhone | | Consistency: Soft, supple | | Taste: The scent of the fern blends with the fragrance of the mold; the pate is sweet and has a salty taste. | | Brand name: Rouzaire | | Height: 1.75 | | Length: 6.25 | | Width: 6.25 |
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