Brie de Meaux AOP French Soft Cheese UAE

An iconic, protected (AOP) cheese from the Brie region, Brie de Meaux is celebrated as the “King of Cheeses.” Its rich history dates back to the Middle Ages—it was even a favorite of Charlemagne and was dubbed “Prince of Cheeses” at the Congress of Vienna by Talleyrand. Origin: Raw cow’s milk from a tightly defined area east of Paris (Île‑de‑France) including Seine‑et‑Marne, Meuse, Aube, Loiret, Marne, Haute‑Marne, Yonne, and parts of Hauts‑de‑Seine; exclusively molded in this region. Size & Aging: Large flat wheels (~36–37 cm diameter, 2.6–3.3 kg), aged a minimum of 4–8 weeks—optimal maturity often reached around 6 weeks. Texture & Rind: Soft, creamy straw-yellow interior with a delicate, bloomy white rind often streaked with reddish-brown spots as it matures. Flavor Profile: Rich and butter-forward on the palate, with complex notes of fresh mushrooms, nuts (hazelnut), cream, and subtle undergrowth/forest aroma; mild saltiness and light complexity that deepens with age.