Saint-Marcellin is a cheese made from full-fat cow's milk in the French regions of Drôme, Isére and Savoie, and it is named after the town of the same name belonging to the Isére region. The cheese comes in two varieties - either dry or soft.
Dry cheese is made according to the local tradition and has a firm texture, while the soft one is matured for a longer time to develop more intense aromas and a creamier texture. If the soft variety is left at room temperature, its rind is almost nonexistent.
The taste is reminiscent of fruit and honey, milk, mushrooms and is slightly salty. Saint-Marcellin is best paired with dry white wines, baguettes, crackers or sliced, fresh fruit such as apples or persimmons.
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