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.
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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
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
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Aroma
Nutrition · per 100g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Estimated values — based on similar cheese family data
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Bleu.
27 pairings across 7 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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