Époisses de Bourgogne AOP
Burgundy's famous pungent cheese, washed in local brandy (marc de Bourgogne) as it matures.
Tasting notes
Soft and creamy with a chewy, firmer edge. Spicy and meaty, salty with hints of earth and nuts: complex and powerfully rich.
Cheese facts
- Milk: Cow's milk, unpasteurised
- Region: Burgundy, France
- Style: Soft, washed rind, AOP
- Size: 125g each
How to enjoy it
Scoop with a spoon onto crusty bread, with a red Burgundy or a glass of marc. Not for the faint-hearted.
For an after-dinner cheeseboard, allow around 100–150g of cheese per person in total, divided between your chosen cheeses. For cheese as the main event, allow around 200–250g per person.
Choose three to five cheeses for a mix of textures, milk types and flavours.
We cut your cheese to order and send it by tracked courier, packed with ice blocks.
Deliveries go out Wednesday to Friday, and you choose your delivery date at checkout. £5.95 delivery, or free on orders over £99. You can add a free gift message at checkout too.
Need a specific cheese or a particular day? Call the shop on 01565 751697 or email vincent@cheeseyard.com and we'll help.
