Ch'ti Roux

Ch'ti Roux is a French cheese hailing from Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The cheese is made from cow's milk and it's left to age for 4 months before consumption. The most striking thing about this cheese is its deep orange color, a result of annatto and roucou that are added to the milk.

The rind is washed with annatto and dark beer, and underneath it, the texture is firm, with irregular eyes dispersed throughout the paste. The flavors are salty, spicy, and intense, with a long peppery finish. It's recommended to pair this semi-soft cheese with a bottle of dark beer or wines such as Beaujolais.