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Abbaye de Cîteaux (FRANCE)

Abbaye de Cîteaux (FRANCE) - Cheese Origin
Country of OriginFrance
RegionDijon, Burgundy
MilkRaw cow’s milk
ClassificationSemi-soft
Age2 months
ProducerAbbey of St Nicolas de Citeaux
TasteMild, nutty, earthy, creamy, milky, sweet, gentle acidity
Weight and Shape750 g (1 lb 10 oz), round shape
SizeDiameter 18 cm (7 in), Height 4 cm (1.5 in)
TextureSoft interior paste, semi-soft and supple exterior
PairingBeaujolais, Bourgogne, Volnay or any light Burgundy wine

The Abbey of St Nicolas de Citeaux is an extremely rare cheese even in France. You will seldom see this cheese outside the region of Burgundy because only 60 tons of it are made each year from approximately 70 Montbéliarde cows.

This cheese was founded around 900 years ago but it was only in 1925 that the resident Trappist monks began to make this soft and mild cheese.

Abbaye de Cîteaux Tasting Notes

This smoothy and creamy cheese has a greyish-yellow rind and is relatively milder compared to other washed rind, Trappist-style cheeses.

How to Enjoy (PAIRING)

Pairs incredibly well with light Burgundy wine and fruity red wine. Our favorite wine pairings include:

  • Beaujolais
  • Bourgogne
  • Volnay
  • Chambolle-Musigny
  • Clos Saint-Denis
  • Chanson

Our favorite cracker to go along with Abbaye de Cîteaux:

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