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🧀 An exceptional raw milk cheese

The Brie de Meaux AOP is an iconic French cheese with 21% fat content on finished product, known for its delicate hazelnut taste and creamy texture. Made from cow's raw milk, it benefits from a Protected Designation of Origin (AOP) guaranteeing its authenticity and traditional craftsmanship.

🔍 Characteristics of Brie de Meaux

✔ Milk: Cow's raw milk
✔ Ripening: 4 to 8 weeks
✔ Texture: Creamy and melting
✔ Taste: Notes of butter and hazelnut
✔ Rind: Bloomy and slightly fuzzy

Its soft and creamy paste, slightly straw yellow, offers a refined and balanced tasting experience, ideal for lovers of characterful cheeses.

🍷 Food and Wine Pairings

The Brie de Meaux pairs perfectly with:

• 🥂 Brut Champagne: For a festive and elegant touch
• 🍷 Light red wine: A Burgundy Pinot Noir with fine tannins
• 🍇 Dry white wine: A Meursault or a Chablis

For a gourmet tasting experience, accompany it with walnut bread, chestnut honey, or fig jam.

🏰 History and Origin

The Brie de Meaux has been made since the Middle Ages and was once enjoyed by the kings of France.
📜 Dubbed the "King of Cheeses" at the Congress of Vienna in 1815, it is now one of the most renowned cheeses in the world.
⚖️ It obtained its AOP in 1980, ensuring production adheres to strict specifications.

🥄 Tasting Tips

✔ Ideal period: From September to April, but delicious all year round
✔ Storage: In the bottom of the refrigerator, wrapped in special cheese paper
✔ Preparation: Remove 30 minutes before tasting to release all its aromas

💡 Tip: Add it to a Brie and walnut puff pastry recipe for a refined and tasty dish.

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