A beginner's guide to every type of Cheese (Part.1)
May 28, 2020Every region of France has its own particular cheese? At Deliss Artisan French Food you can enjoy some of the most exceptional French cheese.
PDO Label
Did you know that the acronym P.D.O. (Protected Designation of Origin) is affixed to some important traditional French cheeses? This label refers to the region and production area of a specific cheese. It has been established in 1992 by the European Union and labels cheeses whose production, manufacture and elaboration are carried out in a specific geographical area. In French, it is called: a terroir (a land). It thus recognizes know-how. Many of these cheeses are manufactured in small units, so if you want to buy one, you must buy a whole cheese.
The objective of this label is to highlight the typicality of 'a terroir', to control the quality of the cheese, and to protect it from imitations.
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Roquefort AOP
Comte AOP
Comte AOP is one of our most famous cheeses. It is a traditional cheese made from raw milk in the Jura Massif region of France for more than 1000 years. By being labeled AOP, our Comte cheese has a unique satiny, ivory-coloured body and a wonderful taste all its own.
Epoisse AOP
Epoisse is a strong cow’s milk cheese which was first made in a monastery in the small village of Epoisses five centuries ago. From the seventeenth century onwards, the production of Epoisses was taken over by farmers. This is their know-how that makes it famous by creating a penetrating aroma, with notes of undergrowth. In the month, the body is soft and melting, with a crumblier central area if the cheese is young. Its flavour is subtle, fruity, and balanced. It feels deliciously creamy on the palate.