Famous since the time of Charlemagne, Brie de Meaux is the classic and original Brie cheese, made just outside Paris in the Ile-de-France. It was famously crowned the ‘king of cheeses’ by Talleyrand in the 1814 Congress of Vienna.
This Brie is made by the third generation of the Dongé family, Luc and Jean-Michel. Their grandfather, Étienne Dongé, set the dairy up in 1930, and the Dongé family remains one of the last seven producers of Brie de Meaux.
Considered by many to be the best Brie makers, Luc and Jean-Michel have won the prestigious Medialle d’Or nine times since 2000 (an award usually won only once in a lifetime).
The cheese is made using unpasteurised milk from the local area; it takes 25 litres to make one 3kg cheese. Following traditional methods, the curd is hand-ladled before being drained and aged for 6-8 weeks. Brie de Meaux has fruity and vegetable undertones, with a smooth velvety texture. A complex, rich cheese.
| Brand | The Fine Cheese Co. |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | France |
| Milk Variety | Cows' |
| Style of Cheese | Soft |
| Vegetarian? | No |
| Organic? | No |
| Unpasteurised? | Yes |
| For Pregnant Women? | No |
| Ingredients | Raw Cows' Milk (97.00%) Salt, Starter Culture, Animal rennet, Penicillin Candidum |
| Nutritional Info (per 100g) | Energy: 1197KJ, 288Kcal / Fat: 20g, of Which Saturated 14.78g / Carbohydrate 2.6g, of Which Sugars <0.2g / Protein: 21g / Salt: 1.42g |
| Allergen Advice | For allergens see ingredients in bold. |
| Storage | Keep refrigerated below 8°. Freshly cut and wrapped to order. Please eat within 7 days of receipt. |
Local Farm Box is dedicated to supporting your local farming community. Where possible we source all our farm produce as close to your front door as we can. This way you are supporting your local area and helping to grow our local economy.
Terms & Conditions | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
