Fromagerie Guilloteau
pronounced "Ghee-Oh-Toe (hard 'G'); Ex-Say-Lahns"
| Fromager d'Affinois Excellence is a French triple cream soft-ripened cheese from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, made by Fromagerie Guilloteau using pasteurized cow's milk enriched with cream and produced via ultrafiltration. This method retains whey proteins, creating a smooth, mousse-like texture with 71% fat in dry matter. It uses microbial rennet, ages 2-4 weeks, and features a bloomy rind of Penicillium and Geotrichum candidum molds. The cheese is lactose-free, mild, buttery, and sweet, with consistent texture and flavor. Ideal pairings include sparkling wines, crisp whites, light reds, and certain beers. It comes in a 185g wheel and is pasteurized for safety and consistency. | |
| Country | France |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Microbial |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Silky, Spreadable, Homogeneous, Mousse-like |
| Flavor Profile | Buttery, Sweet, Milky, Mild |
| Wine Pairings | Champagne (Brut), Crémant de Bourgogne, Prosecco, Chablis (Unoaked Chardonnay), Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc), Viognier, Riesling (Dry), Gamay (Beaujolais), Pinot Noir (Oregon/Burgundy) |
| Beer Pairings: | Fruit Lambics, Sours, Imperial Stout, Saison, Farmhouse Ale |
| Food Pairings: | Sliced apples, pear, fresh strawberries, fig jam, apricot preserves, truffle honey, French baguette, walnut/raisin bread, crackers, mild cured meats, burger, risotto, crêpe with berries |
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