Brie de Meaux A.O.C.
Origin: France
Region: Ile-de-France
Made by: Société Fromagère de Raival
Type: Soft
Milk: Cow
Treatment: Raw
Coagulant: Traditional Rennet
Loved by royalty from Charlemagne onwards, this Brie is one of only two types made artisanally in its original home just east of Paris.
Characteristics: while young its flavours are nutty with a hint of mushroom; as it ages, it develops pungency and a deeper, slightly acidic taste.
Best with: Can you really improve on a slice of Brie de Meaux, a fluffy, fresh baguette and a few grapes? We don’t think so.