Cheese story
What is Camembert de Normandie?
A Normandy soft cheese with a stronger aroma and earthier flavour than many Bries.
Origin
Normandy, France
Milk
cow
Board role
Soft / creamy
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Normandy
Milk type
cow
Texture
soft-ripened
Rind
bloomy white rind
Ageing
3 to 6 weeks
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
traditionally raw
Flavour profile: earthy, creamy, mushroomy, savoury
Origin, protection and character
Camembert de Normandie comes from France, especially Normandy. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
3 to 6 weeks
How to serve Camembert de Normandie
cheese boards, baked Camembert, rustic bread
Good food matches
cider
Calvados
apples
baguette
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
