Brie de Meaux

SoftCow MilkFrance, Île-de-FrancePDO

The original Brie with PDO protection, known as the King of Cheeses.

Aging Time

28 days – 2 months

Style: Soft
Milk: Cow
Origin: France · Île-de-France
Ripening: ≥ 28 days

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Texture

Soft, creamy, runny when ripe

Flavor

Rich, buttery, mushroomy, earthy

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