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Époisses

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Stink Level: 10/10

Washed-rind cow's milk cheese washed in Marc de Bourgogne. It gives off a scent described as fermented, barnyard, wet socks, funky, with a taste that’s rich, salty, creamy, umami, and a texture that's orange sticky rind, soft and runny inside. It’s often enjoyed spread on rustic bread, served with figs or berries, paired with burgundy pinot noir.

Other names: Epoisses | Epoisses de Bourgogne | Époisses de Bourgogne

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Best enjoyed...

  • Spread on rustic bread.
  • Served with figs or berries.
  • Paired with Burgundy Pinot Noir.

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Raclette du Valais

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Stink Level: 8/10

Semi-hard washed-rind cow's milk cheese from the Alps. It gives off a scent described as nutty, funky, sour milk, savory, with a taste that’s melted, nutty, rich, earthy, and a texture that's pale yellow, semi-firm, melts easily. It’s often enjoyed melted over potatoes or meats, paired with white swiss fendant wine.

Other names: Swiss Raclette

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Best enjoyed...

  • Melted over potatoes or meats.
  • Paired with white Swiss Fendant wine.

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Trou du Cru

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Stink Level: 10/10

Mini washed-rind cow’s milk cheese from Burgundy. It gives off a scent described as intensely funky, fermented, barnyard, with a taste that’s salty, rich, concentrated, creamy, and a texture that's tiny round, sticky orange rind, runny inside. It’s often enjoyed served solo with crusty bread, paired with chablis.

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Best enjoyed...

  • Served with crusty bread.
  • Paired with Chablis.

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