6+1 French cheeses for the festive table
At Flora Super Markets, we offer an extensive selection of Greek and international cheeses, so everyone can find something to suit their personal taste. In this article, we focus on some truly exceptional French cheeses that you simply must try!
Brie Pasteurisé
A soft cheese produced in the Brie region of France from pasteurized cow’s milk, offering a buttery aroma and a rich, pronounced flavor. Its creamy, velvety interior comes from its white, bloomy edible rind, which breaks down the fats and proteins of the cheese. Enjoy it at room temperature—the more it softens and “flows”, the better—and pair it with fruits, nuts, chutney, and crackers!
Bûche Chèvre Affinée à Croute Fleurie
A fresh French goat’s cheese log with an edible rind and a uniquely creamy taste. Enjoy it on its own, in salads, or as a snack with freshly baked bread, crackers, grapes, and fresh figs.
Buchette de Chèvre
100g logs made from fresh goat’s milk, available in a variety of flavors: Nature (plain), Truffe (with summer truffle), Cranberry, Miel (with honey), Miel et Fleurs (with honey and edible flowers), Poivre (with pepper), and Pétale de Rose (with rose petals).
Camembert Frenchy 250g
A classic French creamy cheese from the village of Camembert in Normandy, Northern France. Made from pasteurized cow’s milk, it features the characteristic bloomy rind that releases its aromas when cut. Enjoy it plain with fruits, nuts, and chutney, or slightly warmed with crackers and accompaniments. Ideally paired with Pinot Noir or Riesling.
Comté 18 Mois AOP
One of the most remarkable French PDO cheeses, produced from raw cow’s milk in the Franche-Comté region of Burgundy. Aged for 18 months, it develops complex aromas of fruit, vanilla, hazelnut, and spices. Best enjoyed with a Cabernet Sauvignon or Nebbiolo.
Mimolette Vieille 12 Mois
A pasteurized cow’s milk cheese traditionally produced in Lille and the surrounding regions of France, also known as Boule de Lille. Its vibrant orange color comes from the natural dye annatto. It can be enjoyed young (around 4 months), but also ages beautifully (up to 24 months), developing a firmer texture with crystals and a richer, more buttery flavor. It is famously known as the favorite cheese of French president Charles de Gaulle!
Tomme de Chèvre des Pyrénées
A traditional Basque cheese made from raw goat’s milk and aged for three months. It has a soft texture and a beautifully balanced flavor profile with notes of wood and mushrooms—goat’s cheese at its finest. Pair it with a dry white wine such as Sancerre to balance its alkaline notes.
