Grand Est · France
Chaource.
Chaource is a cloud of edible silk—its bloomy rind yields to finger pressure, revealing a butter-soft interior with a subtle earthiness that whispers of forest mushrooms and fresh cream. The flavor starts mild and lactic, almost delicate, before a gentle tang emerges on the finish, making it feel lighter and more elegant than its luxurious texture suggests.
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Origin
48.5°N · 6.1°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Chaource takes its name from the small town in the Aube, at the heart of Champagne country.
It has been produced there since the Middle Ages and was once traded at the Champagne fairs. The cheese received AOC protection in 1970 and pairs classically with the local sparkling wine.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Soft-bloomy
- Rind
- bloomy
- Age
- 0–1 mo
- Protected
- AOP · since 1996
- Intensity
- 2 / 5
- Texture
- soft
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Chaource'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 soft-bloomy cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 1.5–2 h before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Cut like a cake — slim wedges from the centre, through the rind. Don't scoop the middle and strand the shell.
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 Chaource.
41 pairings across 6 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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