Mimolette

A bright orange surprise awaits underneath the shell of this cave-aged Mimolette cheese from northern France. The history of how this cheese was born to this color is an original one!  In the 18th century, King Louis the 14th decided he wanted his cheese to be bright orange in order to distinguish it from its Dutch competitors. Annatto, which is a natural, orange pigment which comes from the fruit of the annatto tree is added to give the bold look of this cheese! A special ageing process helps in the maturation process and creates this cantaloupe-look. This cheese has burned butter and nutty flavors and finishes with a salty bite. Recommended with Gigondas.