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Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire (FRANCE)

Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire (FRANCE) - Cheese Origin
Country of OriginFrance
RegionBourgogne, Saint-Léger-Vauban
Age6 to 10 weeks
MilkCow
ClassificationSemi-soft
Weight and shape200 g (7 oz), Round
SizeDiameter 10 cm (4 inches), Height 2.5 cm (1 inch)
ProducerAbbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vivre
TextureSoft, smooth, and supple interior
PairingFull-bodied red wine, mix with mashed potatoes and grill

This benedictine abbey was founded in 1850 by a priest named Dom Muard in the Yonne region. In the 1920s, the cheese became extremely well-known for its delicious and semi-soft texture.

Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire is kinda similar to Epoisses and is made from the milk of Brune-des-Alpes cows (the monks’ herd of around 40 cows).

Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire Tasting Notes

A washed cheese that is incredibly flavorful and aromatic. It has a strong country taste.

How to Enjoy Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire (PAIRING)

Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire is the ideal cheese to add onto your cheeseboard.

Alternatively, you can also mix with mashed potatoes and grill for a delicious treat.

Serve with lively, full-bodied red wine Burgundy, such as Beaune.

Our favorite package mashed potato to go along with this cheese:

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More Cheeses from France:

  • Abbaye de Cîteaux
  • Abbaye du Mont des Cats
  • Abbaye de Tamié
  • Bleu de Termignon
  • Deauville

Last update on 2022-05-25 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

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