Abbaye de Citeaux
Although the Abbey of St Nicolas des Citeaux dates back some 900 years, production of this fermier cheese began as recently as 1925. It is as soft to the eye as it is to the palate, and rather milder than the majority of washed-rind cheeses. Most of the cheeses are eaten locally.
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Although the Abbey of St Nicolas des Citeaux dates back some 900 years, production of this fermier cheese began as recently as 1925. It is as soft to the eye as it is to the palate, and rather milder than the majority of washed-rind cheeses. Most of the cheeses are eaten locally.
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Area
Burgundy |
Season
Spring - Summer - Fall - Winter |
Maturing
Minimum 3 to 6 weeksFor US deliverymaturing extended over 60 days |
Pate
Uncooked, unpressed soft cheese with a washed rind |
Milk
Cow |
Pieces
Weight
750 g (26,25 Ozs)
Pairing cheese and wine
Beaujolais/u> Gamay Noir grape
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