Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France
Saint-Félicien.
Saint-Félicien melts on your tongue like warm butter infused with forest floor—a delicate earthiness that whispers of mushrooms without overpowering its gentle, mild tang. The texture is almost spoonable in its creaminess, yet structured enough to hold its shape, while the rind offers a subtle vegetal funk that grounds the cheese's subtle richness.
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Origin
45.3°N · 4.7°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Saint-Félicien is a very creamy disc cheese from the Ardèche and Rhône-Alpes region, often sold in the earthenware crocks in which it is presented.
Related to Saint-Marcellin but creamier and larger, it was developed in the 20th century. Despite its production scale, it has no PDO and is made by several producers.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Soft-bloomy
- Rind
- bloomy
- Age
- 1–2 mo
- Intensity
- 2 / 5
- Texture
- soft
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Saint-Félicien'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 Saint-Félicien.
44 pairings across 6 categories.
Wine
Where to find it
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