Délice de Bourgogne

Délice de Bourgogne
Country of origin France
Region Burgundy
Town Saligny
Source of milk Cows
Pasteurized Yes
Texture Creamy, smooth, soft
Fat content 40%
Protein content 10%
Weight +/- 2 kg or 200g
Certification Trademark

Délice de Bourgogne is a French cow's milk cheese from the Burgundy region of France. It was first created in 1975 by Jean Lincet at Fromagerie Lincet. It is a soft-ripened triple-cream cheese. The cheese is rich and creamy due to the cheese-making process where cream is added to the milk during the cheese process (see "Triple cream").

Description:

  • White & bloomy rind
  • Homogeneous paste – from ivory to pale yellow color
  • Aromas of mushrooms near the rind
  • Fine and delicate texture - mild and slightly acidic

Pairing:

  • Whites wines (i.e Champagne, Meursault, Chablis Grand Cru)
  • Red wines (i.e Epineuil)

There are two kinds of Délice de Bourgogne:

  • Délice de Bourgogne 2Kg (aging = 2 weeks)
  • Délice de Bourgogne 200g (aging = 1 week)

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