Carré de l'Est

Carré de l'Est is a French cheese made with cow's milk. It originates from the region of Lorraine. The cheese is traditionally left to mature for 5 weeks. It has a brine-washed rind, pale yellow color, and a pungent, smoky flavor, while the texture is very soft, even more buttery than Brie.

The name of this cheese means square of the East, referring to its region of origin and its shape, because carré means square. Carré de l'Est is so popular in France that it can be found throughout the country.