St. Soleil Cheese For Those Who Revere The Robust

If you enjoy Epoisses, the pungent washed-rind cheese from Burgundy, try its near-twin, St. Soleil.

I have never understood how Burgundians can enjoy their delicate, aromatic Pinot Noirs with Epoisses, a robust cow's milk cheese, but they do. In my opinion, the pair should be kept at arm's length, although they come from the same region. So much for that pairing principle.

St. Soleil is, essentially, an Epoisses made on an artisan scale and given the attentions of the expert affineur (cheese ager) Hervé Mons.

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