Brie de Melun is a soft, flat-formed cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk in the areas of Aube and Yonne and the Brie region of Île-de-France. This Brie is even smaller than its widely popular cousin Brie de Meaux and it is also stronger and saltier in taste.
Its body is golden yellow and has a white, moldy rind with dispersed reddish strokes. Brie de Melun needs more time to be produced than Brie de Meaux, and it also matures for quite a longer period (4-8 weeks). The flavor of the cheese is fruity, musty and reminiscent of straw.
It goes well with bread, pears and lighter red wines that will not overpower the delicate flavors of Brie de Melun.
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