Burgundy · France
Soumaintrain.
Soumaintrain announces itself with an assertive barnyard funk that mellows into something unexpectedly refined—tangy, earthy, and deeply savory. Its washed rind yields to a soft, creamy interior that coats the palate with layers of cultured butter and subtle mushroom earthiness, with just enough pungency to keep things honest.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Soumaintrain is a washed-rind cheese from the Yonne in Burgundy, produced since at least the Middle Ages.
It is closely related to Époisses but milder and less aggressively washed. It achieved EU PGI status in 2016, formalizing its long regional tradition.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · raw
- Family
- Washed-rind
- Rind
- washed
- Age
- 1–2 mo
- Protected
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
Caseo's flavour axes are calibrated against reference cheeses. This is Soumaintrain's fingerprint.
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 Soumaintrain.
26 pairings across 8 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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