Epoisses
What:
Epoisses
Where:
Simon Johnson, 12-14 St David St, Fitzroy and 471 Toorak Rd, Toorak
When:
Call 'em and order it in
How much:
$39.50 per kilo
Contact:
Fitzroy 9486 9456
Toorak 9826 2588
Who do these French think they are? Epoisses de Bourgogne delicately treads the line of genius and insanity. Only made from spring milk of cows grazing on aromatic grasses and herbs, this pungent, really pungent, small orange-red round of cheese is like no other. So much so it is banned on the Metro. A washed rind of the highest regard, it is, during its 6 weeks of maturation, hand-rubbed up to 3 times a week with rain water and marc de Bourgogne -- a local wine by-product that can only be described as moonshine. Once reaching maturation it takes on an odour not unlike an old sock, but within lies the secret. It has a pale, creamy ooze-like consistency that is ambrosia. Earthy, woodland flavours; salty, sweet and mouth watering. A good baguette, champagne and another blurred line of intelligence, the Tour de France, will put you in the mood.
Seasonal, it is best at each end of the European spring. First batches are arriving now. Simon Johnson has the Epoisses Berthaut variety available.
Venue: Shop
Meal: Snacktastic
Keywords: Toorak
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