Champignon
pronounced "cam-bo-zolah"
| Cambozola Black Label is a German triple-cream soft-ripened blue cheese from Bavaria's Allgäu region, made by Käserei Champignon in Lauben since 1908. Crafted from pasteurized cow’s milk of traditional Alpine breeds, enriched with cream to 70% fat in dry matter, it combines *Penicillium camemberti* (gray rind) and *P. roqueforti* (blue veins) molds. Aged 4.5 weeks under "Cold Ripening," it achieves a creamy, spreadable texture and balanced flavor—rich, sweet-cream with mild, nutty blue notes and earthy rind. It uses microbial rennet, is lactose-free, and pairs well with sweet fortified wines, stouts, and honey. The Black Label is a premium “Reserve” product distinct from Classic Cambozola. | |
| Country | Germany |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Microbial |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Pillowy, Spreadable, Viscous |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet Cream, Mushroomy Rind, Savory Blue |
| Wine Pairings | Sauternes, Port, Late Harvest Riesling, Dolcetto, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Champagne, Cava |
| Beer Pairings: | Imperial Stouts, Porters, Strong Ales, Barleywine, Belgian Quad |
| Food Pairings: | Honey, Fresh Figs, Pears, Grapes, Steak, Salami, Smoked Meats, Filet Mignon, Burger, Gnocchi with spinach, Polenta |
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CHAMPIGNON
Germany
Champignon is a prominent cheese brand from the Champignon-Hofmeister Group based in Lauben, Upper Allgäu, Germany. Founded by Julius Hirschle and Käsehändler Leopold Immler, the brand is renowned for its master cheesemakers who craft lactose-free cheeses with microbial rennet. Champignon exports from four locations in Germany to 55 countries, offering cheeses like CHAMPIGNON, ROUGETTE, and CAMBOZOLA. The brand emphasizes quality, tradition, innovation, and sustainability, maintaining a global presence while staying true to its German roots.