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Bergues (FRANCE)

Bergues (FRANCE) - Cheese Origin
Country of OriginFrance
RegionNord-Pas-de-Calais
Age2 months
ClassificationSemi-hard
MilkRaw semi-skimmed cow’s milk
Weight and shape2 kg (4 lb 6 oz), Round
Fat content15 to 25%
SizeDiameter 20 cm (8 inches); Height 4.5 cm (2 inches)
AromaAromatic
TasteSharp, distinctive, sweet
PairingPasta, ratatouille, light wine, chilled beer
TextureSupple, smooth, elastic

Bergues is a farmstead cheese which was named after the town of its origination and is extremely popular in Northern France.

The cheese is being produced at Bergues in Flandres (near Dunkirk) that is only around 7.5 miles from the Belgian border.

Bergues Tasting Notes

During the affinage and aging process, it is often washed with brine and beer which gives the cheese its sharp and distinctive flavor and its smooth, supple and elastic texture.

How to Enjoy (PAIRING)

This cheese is an easy pairing. You can grade it over pasta/soup or grilled/baked with vegetable dishes such as Ratatouille.

For alcohol pairing, do NOT pair with strong full-bodied wine as it may overwhelm the taste. Instead go with light red wine, sweet dessert wine, or chilled beer.

For a quick healthy snack, you can pair Bergues with gluten-free rice crackers (see below for recommendation).

Our favorite gluten-free rice crackers to go along with Bergues:

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  • Gluten Free
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More Cheeses from France:

  • Banon
  • A Filetta
  • Baguette Laonnaise
  • Ami du Chambertin
  • Ardi-Gasna
  • Abondance
  • Arômes au Gène de Marc

Last update on 2022-06-26 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Filed Under: Cheeses of the World, France

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