Brin d'Amour

Produced in Corsica from the milk of local Lacaune ewes, Brin d'amour is a semi-soft artisan cheese with a creamy texture and flavors that range from mild and citrusy to sour and tangy. Its name can be translated as a breath of love, referring to the aromatic coating of juniper berries, thyme, fennel, rosemary, and (sometimes) chili peppers.

When the cheese is young, it is moist, firm, and slightly sour, but with age, its rind develops dots of bluish-grey mold, while the texture becomes softer. Brin d'amour pairs well with olives and tomatoes, and it can also be grated over pasta.