Mons Selection Delice de St Cyr

Tasting Notes of the Curator

Délice de St Cyr is the kind of cheese that quiets a table the moment it is cut. Beneath its delicate white bloomy rind lies a pâte so supple it gently yields to the blade, almost sighing open. The aroma is fresh cream with faint notes of cultured butter and a whisper of mushroom from the rind.

On the palate, it is unapologetically luscious. As a triple-cream cheese enriched with additional cream, it delivers a texture that is impossibly smooth—silken, almost mousse-like at peak ripeness. The flavor opens with sweet dairy notes, reminiscent of lightly whipped butter, before deepening into subtle hazelnut and soft earthy tones. There is no sharpness here, only a rounded, enveloping richness balanced by a mild tang that keeps it from overwhelming the senses. As it warms slightly, the interior becomes even more fluid and expressive, coating the mouth in a velvety finish that lingers gracefully. It is indulgence without aggression—elegance in edible form.

Pairings and Suggestions

Serve at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before enjoying to fully appreciate its texture and aromatics.

Elegant Pairings

Champagne or fine sparkling wine for a crisp contrast

A mineral-driven Chablis or Sauvignon Blanc

Lightly toasted brioche or a classic French baguette

Sweet Accents

Fresh figs, pear slices, or white grapes

A drizzle of delicate acacia honey

Almond or hazelnut shards for texture

Savory Elevation

Shaved black truffle

Onion confit or a spoon of fig jam

A simple crack of black pepper and fleur de sel

For an effortless indulgence, spread generously over warm bread and let the cheese soften and gently melt into every crevice.

The Mons Affinage Difference

Fromagerie Mons is renowned in France for its mastery of affinage—the art of maturing cheese to its ideal expression. Rather than simply producing cheese, Mons refines it, guiding each wheel through carefully controlled aging environments to coax out optimal texture and flavor balance. A Mons Selection label signals that the cheese has been chosen and matured under their expertise, ensuring consistency, depth, and peak ripeness.

With Délice de St Cyr, this careful aging enhances the creaminess while preserving structure and freshness. It is not just a triple-cream cheese—it is a studied expression of French dairy craft, handled with the precision and respect that true affineurs bring to their art.

Storage Instructions

Keep refrigerated between 2–6°C. Store in its original wrapping or in cheese paper to allow it to breathe. Consume within a few days of opening for peak creaminess. Remove from the refrigerator 30–45 minutes before serving to allow full flavor development.