French Cheese Quartet
A Taste of France in Four Cheeses
(Wednesday Sep 03 , 2025)
Tasting notes of the Curator
Brie brings velvety richness and a buttery softness that melts beautifully on the palate, with gentle earthy undertones. Coulommiers, its rustic cousin, is slightly thicker, with a deeper creaminess and a nutty, pastoral character. Langres stands apart with its vibrant orange washed rind and signature hollow crown, often crowned with champagne for a celebratory flourish. Its flavor is tangy, creamy, and complex, appealing to adventurous palates. Crottin, the small goat’s cheese from the Loire Valley, evolves with age—fresh and tangy when young, nutty and earthy as it matures. Together, these cheeses create a journey of taste, from delicate and mellow to assertive and full-bodied, each bite carrying the essence of its terroir.
What’s in this bundle
- Brie de Meaux Fermier Edmond de Rothschild AOP, approx 200-250g
- Coulommiers Cheese Donge, 450g
- Farmhouse Petit Langres AOP by Remillet Family Approx 200g
- Crottin de Chavignol, 80g
Pairings and Suggestions
Compose the perfect French cheese board:
- Bread & Crackers: Serve with fresh baguette, walnut bread, or seeded crispbreads.
- Fruits & Nuts: Add figs, pears, grapes, toasted walnuts, and almonds.
- Accents: Lift flavors with acacia honey, quince paste, or fig compote.
Wine Pairings:
- Brie & Coulommiers: Champagne or Chardonnay
- Langres: Pinot Noir or Champagne poured on top
- Crottin: Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley
For cooking, enjoy Brie baked in puff pastry, Coulommiers melted over roasted potatoes, Langres with bubbly, or Crottin baked with herbs.
A Celebration of Terroir
Each cheese carries a story of its region. Brie and Coulommiers come from Île-de-France, embodying both royal refinement and rustic charm. Langres, with its iconic crown, hails from Champagne country, where tradition marries cheese with sparkling wine. Crottin, a jewel of the Loire Valley, evolves with time, revealing how aging transforms flavor and texture. This quartet is a tasting tour of France—creamy, nutty, tangy, and earthy—united in one elegant selection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate between 2–6°C. Wrap each cheese in parchment or wax paper before placing in an airtight container. Consume Brie and Coulommiers within a week of opening; Langres and Crottin within two weeks.