Commentary
Epoisses was invented at the beginning of the 16th century by Cistercian monks and is named after the town where it was first produced. It was imported to the court of the Count of Guitaut, one of Louis XIV noblemen where it became very fashionable, and was also one of the favourite cheeses of Napolean who adored the wine of Chambertin which marries perfectly with it.
Epoisses was still very popular in the 20th century but its production petered out during the Second World War until Monsieur Berthaut from the village of Epoisses began producing it again.
Our Epoisses is made by the Fromagerie Gaugry who are the only producers of the cheese to use unpasteurised milk.
Product Detail
Type of Milk
Cow
Pasteurisation
Unpasteurised
Vegetarian
No
Country
Product of France
Region
Bourgogne
Organic
No
Flavour
Pungent and fruity
Recommended Drink
Chambertin
Weight
250 g
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