Echo Ridge Valençay was once an elegant, pointy pyramid, dusted in fine black charcoal, regal and fine. Then Napoleon, on his return from an utterly failed campaign to conquer Egypt, caught sight of this stately pyramid and was so enraged that he drew his sword and lopped off its top. Its rustic blue-grey color is made by the natural moulds that form its rind, darkened with a dusting of charcoal. The moist, heavy paste is full and melting, with sweet hay aromas and a slightly sour crumble on the tongue. Pairs well will with crisp white wines and sparklers. Each piece wieghs approx. 6-7 oz. $10 each
Echo Ridge Organic Cheese Selections - Mt. Vernon, Maine
Echo Ridge Organic Coulommiers - Coulommiers is the ancestor of all Brie cheeses. Pronounced 'KOO-lohm-yay' it is named after the town of the same name. This is a soft-ripened cheese made from rich cow's milk. Beneath its bloomy, edible white rind, it has an extra-rich, creamy body. Coulommiers has a soft mushroomy flavor, somewhat nutty with a thicker crust. Pair with a good red wine from Bordeaux, Cotes du Rhone or Languedoc, or for a white wine try a Sauvignon Blanc. Each piece wieghs approx. 4-5 oz. $8.50 each.
Echo Ridge Organic Pont l'Eveque - Pont l'Eveque is a soft ripened cheese. It has warm, buttery, savory flavors and tangy, fruity undercurrents. Legend has it that Pont l'Eveque was introduced by monks in the Pays d'Auge during the Middle Ages. This wonderful cheese pairs very well with Champagne (or any dry Sparkling wine) and Riesling. Barbara makes the cheese in two sizes. An 9-10 oz size - $13.50 each
and a mini approx. 4-5 oz. $9.00 each.
While we try to keep a selection of soft cheeses in stock, sometimes we are out. If you are looking for a specific cheese, please feel free to call or send an email.
The organic cheeses in particular can be fragile, but I can usually get whatyou need within a day or two.
I'll be happy to help you plan a cheese selection for your holiday party.
If you need something shipped, we can cold ship for you, but recommend overnight delivery to maintain the freshnesses of the organic cheeses.
