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Petit Fiancé des Pyrénées

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Stink Level: 7/10

Soft cow's milk cheese from the Pyrenees. It gives off a scent described as earthy, milky, mushroomy, tangy, with a taste that’s mildly sweet, creamy, grassy, nutty, and a texture that's wrinkled rind, soft interior, ivory paste. It’s often enjoyed served with dried fruits, crusty bread, paired with white bordeaux.

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Best enjoyed...

  • Served with dried fruits.
  • Served with rusty bread.
  • Paired with white Bordeaux.

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Pont-l’Évêque

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Stink Level: 7/10

Soft washed-rind cow's milk cheese in square form. It gives off a scent described as earthy, nutty, grassy, mild funk, with a taste that’s mildly salty, creamy, grassy, nutty, and a texture that's orange-beige rind, soft and springy texture. It’s often enjoyed served with pear or honey, on warm toast, paired with cider.

Other names: Pont-l'évêque cheese

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Best enjoyed...

  • Served with pear or honey.
  • On warm toast.
  • Paired with cider.

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