Epoisses AOC

The Most Notorious Cheese in France.

Époisses is not a cheese for the faint of heart — and that's exactly why we love it. This legendary washed-rind cheese from Burgundy has been made by Fromagerie Berthaut for generations, and it remains one of the most complex, captivating, and downright unforgettable cheeses in the world.

Its pungent aroma is famous (it's reportedly banned on French public transit), but don't let that fool you. The flavour is rich, silky, and deeply satisfying — far more approachable than the smell suggests.

Tasting Notes

• 🧀 Texture: Impossibly soft and spoonable, with a sticky, burnished orange rind
• 🌿 Aroma: Bold, pungent, and barnyard-forward — unmistakably Époisses
• ✨ Flavour: Rich, creamy, and savoury with a complex depth that lingers long after the last bite

Details

• Producer: Fromagerie Berthaut
• Region: Burgundy, France
• Milk: Pasteurized cow’s milk
• Style: Soft, washed rind — rind washed with Marc de Bourgogne (local French brandy)
• AOC Protected

Pairs beautifully with Trappist beer, Sauternes, or a bold Burgundy red. Serve at room temperature for maximum creaminess.