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 creamy texture results from the extra cream that is added during the cheese-making process.
Description:
- White and 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)