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Famous washed rind cows milk cheese from Burgundy, Le Petit has a fabulous pungent aroma, distinctive orange rind and a rich, velvety texture.
Origin: Burgundy region, France
Milk: Cow
Rennet Type: Animal rennet
Style: Washed rind
Classification: Artisan
Shelf Life: 7 - 10 days
Goes well with: Red Burgundy, Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, off-dry Riesling, Champagne or sparkling wine, Marc de Bourgogne
Baguette or crusty bread, nuts, pear
Similar cheeses:Epoisses,Munster, Stone & Crow Nightwalker, Ami du Chambertin
Le Petit (puh-TEE) is famous for its pungent aroma and sticky terracotta-coloured rind. The underlying paste has a smooth, velvety texture with a meaty flavour that melts in the mouth. During maturation, Le Petit is washed in Marc de Bourgogne (a local Grappa style), mixed with salty water, several times per week. It tastes milder than the aroma suggests, and has a decidedly sweet finish.
This cheese was created from the same recipe than Epoisses, the difference is the format as Le Petit weight 60g.