Franche-Comté · France
Bleu de Gex.
Bleu de Gex whispers rather than shouts—a gentle blue with the delicate floral notes of alpine meadow grasses and the earthy undertone of fresh mushrooms. Its semi-soft, creamy paste yields to the tongue with a subtle spice that blooms slowly, finishing with hints of hazelnut and rich cream, more refined cousin than bold Roquefort.
Origin
47.1°N · 6.1°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Bleu de Gex is one of France's rarest blues, made only in the Haut-Jura mountains near the Swiss border. It has been produced there since at least the 14th century.
Unlike most French blues, it uses raw milk and has a relatively mild, floral flavor. It received AOC in 1977 under the name Bleu du Haut-Jura.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · raw
- Family
- Blue
- Rind
- natural
- Age
- 2–4 mo
- Protected
- AOP · since 1996
- Intensity
- 3 / 5
- Texture
- semi-soft
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Bleu de Gex's flavour and aroma notes, scaled by the cheese's overall intensity — a quick guide, not a lab measurement.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100 g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100 g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for blue cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about ≈1 h before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Use a thin or wire knife and wipe it between cuts; aim for wedges that share the veins evenly.
Store
Wrap leftovers in cheese paper or wax paper — never cling film, which suffocates the rind — and keep them in the warmest part of the fridge.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Bleu.
46 pairings across 6 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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Substitutes
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