Pont L'Eveque

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Pont-l'Évêque is a square, washed-rind cow's milk cheese from Normandy, made by Graindorge in the town of Livarot. One of the oldest named cheeses in France, with records going bac k to the 13th century, and it carries AOP protection tied to the Normandy region. The paste is semi-soft and supple, pale straw in color, with a buttery, nutty character through the middle and a softer cream line just under the rind as it ripens. That orange-pink rind is brine-washed during affinage, which is where the pungency lives, mushroomy, earthy, a little barnyardy, with a savory pull that lingers on the finish. The aroma reads stronger than the paste actually tastes, which is part of what makes this cheese a good entry into the washed-rind family. This is a proper Norman cheese, square because it always has been, and it eats best at room temperature when the paste has had time to relax and the rind has come forward. A great one to have on the counter for a few hours before serving. Show more