Soumaintrain “Fromagerie Berthaut”

Soft, creamy and floral, with a gentle washed-rind aroma that deepens as the cheese ripens.

Soumaintrain from Fromagerie Berthaut is a traditional Burgundy washed rind made without annatto. Young wheels are mild and creamy; with age, the rind wrinkles, the aroma grows and the centre becomes soft and rich.

Origin: Burgundy, France
Milk: Pasteurised cow’s milk
Style: Washed rind
Texture: Smooth, soft and increasingly creamy
Intensity: Mild to medium
Rennet: Animal rennet
Shelf life: Around 7–10 days

Fresh cream and sweet floral notes gradually develop more savoury, fermented and earthy character as the cheese matures.

Serve at room temperature with baguette, pears or a few nuts.

White or red Burgundy, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are all natural matches.

Acidity and crunch work especially well with the savoury washed rind, with a little fruit for contrast.

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Époisses Demi
For a stronger, more pungent washed rind from the same producer.

Langres
For a similarly soft washed rind with a different regional style.

Soumaintrain has roots in Burgundy’s monastic cheesemaking tradition and is matured in humid cellars with regular brine washing.

Ingredients: Pasteurised cow’s milk, salt, cultures, animal rennet.