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While there are four producers of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eÉpoisses\u003c\/span\u003e today, Berthaut Époisses remains the most well-known and the cheese was awarded AOC status in 1991.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe cow's milk used for its manufacture comes from the three historic breeds who enjoy the terroir of local meadows. Year-round, no less than 85% of their food comes from the appellation area. In the cellar, the wheels are washed regularly with a brine mixed with Marc de Bourgogne for at least five weeks. The result is a dusky-orange classic just begging to reveal its secrets. There's a reason \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eÉpoisses ships in a wooden box - once cut into, its custard-y, golden paste reveals itself, full of flavours that are equal parts bacony and sweet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePerfect for dunking into with a crusty baguette, pair your \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eÉpoisses \u003c\/span\u003ewith a fine red Burgundy wine or rich buttery Chardonnay.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCow's Milk\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrance\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePasteurized\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e250 g\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Dependances","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31975611269220,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/7665\/products\/EpoissesMini.png?v=1603419372"},{"product_id":"ciel-de-charleviox-100g","title":"Le Ciel de Charlevoix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive speckled blue veining of this cheese inspired its name, which pays homage to the starry night sky of the Charlevoix region.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhole milk from a single herd of Holsteins is used to produce this creamy, blue-veined semi-firm that is aged for a minimum of 60 days. The rustic, natural rind imparts a delicate woodsy aroma, while the flavours are mild, slightly fungal, and distinctively ‘blue’. This cheese offers a perfect balance of salt, sweet and earthy creaminess on the palate. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Cow’s Milk \u003cbr\u003e Quebec \u003cbr\u003ePasteurized\u003cbr\u003e100 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aux Terroirs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37250102853800,"sku":"","price":10.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/7665\/products\/CieldeCharlevoixPortion.png?v=1760735855"},{"product_id":"le-migneron-de-charlevoix-140g","title":"Le Migneron de Charlevoix 140g","description":"\u003cp class=\"c-article-body__text\"\u003eCreated by Maurice Dufour in 1995 at his Maison d’Affinage, Le Migneron de Charlevoix carries the distinction of being one of five cheeses that kickstarted the Quebec artisanal cheese industry in the mid-nineties. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassionate about agronomy, Dufour\u003c\/span\u003e learned the craft of cheesemaking in France.  It was here that he discovered the \u003cem\u003efruitière\u003c\/em\u003e model of cheesemaking and brought it home to Canada. Partnering with nearby Laiterie Charelevoix, the wheels are produced at their dairy and then aged by \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDufour \u003c\/span\u003eand his team in the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaison d’Affinage\u003c\/span\u003e maturing cellars. 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