Brie Full Wheel (Pasteurised)
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Brie Full Wheel (Pasteurised) is a traditional French Brie from Montsalvy. It offers a creamy, velvety texture with a delicate, earthy aroma.
Its full wheel format is ideal for professional kitchens and cheese counters, delivering consistent quality and a rich, buttery flavour that pairs beautifully with fruit, charcuterie, or fresh bread.
Brie is often called the “Queen of Cheeses,” and for good reason — it’s one of those classics that’s been loved for centuries and still holds its place on any serious cheese board.
1. Origin & tradition
• Originally from the Brie region of northern France.
• A soft-ripened cheese, meaning it matures from the outside in.
2. Appearance
• Rind: Thin, edible white bloomy rind (Penicillium candidum) that’s soft, slightly powdery, and mild in taste.
• Paste (interior): Pale cream colour, smooth and creamy when ripe, firmer and chalkier when young.
3. Flavour profile
• Mild, buttery, and creamy with subtle earthy and mushroom notes from the rind.
• Flavour deepens with age — young Brie is fresh and milky, while mature Brie develops stronger, almost nutty and ammonia-tinged aromas.
4. Texture
• Soft and spreadable when fully ripe.
• Melts beautifully — works in both sweet and savoury dishes.
5. Milk source
• Traditionally cow’s milk, but variations exist with goat’s milk or blends.
6. Maturation
• Ripens in about 4–6 weeks. Best eaten when the centre has softened but isn’t runny all the way through.
7. Serving tips
• Serve at room temperature to bring out its full aroma and texture.
• Pairs beautifully with crusty bread, fresh figs, grapes, and Champagne or light reds like Pinot Noir.
| Temperature | Chilled |
| Brand: | Montsalvy |
