brie de meaux

The production territory of Brie de Meaux is limited to the departments of Seine-et-Marne, Loiret, Meuse, Aube, Marne, Haute-Marne and the Yonne. Named the "king of cheeses" in 1815, this Brie is outstanding. It is one of 40 French cheeses protected by a PDO, which guarantees not only the quality of a product, but also the place and method of production.

Arguably the most pronounced soft cheese with a bloomy rind. Its aroma, which intensifies with age, should evoke mold, damp leaves, and mushrooms. At its peak of maturation, it has a soft, shiny interior, ranging in colour from pale straw yellow to buttery, and a rich, While it has a strong ammonia smell, its attack on the palate is brutal. If you prefer a runny brie, without a layer of chalky curd in the center, buy it as close to its ripening date as possible. Don't worry if a little mold develops on the sides of the cut, this is proof that the cheese is alive and well and trying to keep its insides from drying out.