Decadence, thy name is Délice de Bourgogne. Do you like your cheeses soft and oozy? Well, you will want to read about this little treasure from Bourgogne.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Délice de Bourgogne is a decadent triple cream soft cheese made by Fromagerie Lincet in Bourgogne, France.
Lincet’s manufacturing site in Brochon (Gevrey-chambertin) is located at the heart of the vineyards of the Côte de Nuit. An exceptional landscape where the climate has been recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2015.
Classic French cheeses
Fromagerie Lincet have been making classic French cheeses in the region since 1895. Their current range includes the hugely popular Brillat-Savarin, Chaource, Soumaintrain and Epoisses.
Milk: the noble raw material
It all starts with the milk. Everyday, Fromagerie Lincet collect high quality pasteurised cow’s milk from 61 different local farmers.
Undoubtedly, their strong ties with the milk producers mean that they can collect milk everyday, whether the sun is shining or it is pouring down with rain. Moreover, the fromagerie has been working with the same small dairy farms for nearly 50 years.
Looking after the environment
Considering their strong ties with the territories, it is not surprising that Fromagerie Lincet places particular importance on protecting the environment.
Indeed, since 1999, they have their own water treatment stations on site to reduce their environmental impact. Moreover, their site in Gaugry was one of the first fromageries in France to be equipped with an anaerobic digestion unit.
As a result of those adaptations, their production uses 30% less water and 70% less gas than 20 years ago.
Invented by Jean Lincet in 1975
The 2kg Délice de Bourgogne was invented by Jean Lincet in the mid 1970’s. While his recipe remains a tightly guarded secret, the expertise has been passed down from father to son.
Visually, this triple cream delight has a velvety white rind and a pristine ivory pâte. Firstly, your nose will detect notes of mushroom and crème fraîche. Next, you will discover its melt-in-the-mouth texture and subtle savoury and lactic taste. And, finally, the delicate flavours of cream and butter settle in.
How to serve Délice de Bourgogne
Serve this decadent soft cheese on a mixed salad or on oven-baked toast.
Obviously, it will be a stellar addition to any cheese board. Pair with a dry local white such as Chablis or Crémant de Bourgogne.
