Friday, March 12, 2010

Week #18 - Brebis Rousse



Extraordinary doesn't even begin to describe this cheese. It is called Brebis Rousse. (Sometimes spelled Russe.) A Sheep's milk cheese from Burgundy France, it is extremely creamy, with a superb finish. Very fresh tasting- you can almost taste the French country meadow ! It pairs exceedingly well with any Burgundian Wine--Red or White. (But then again, what doesn't...)

Brucie Cheese gives it a ....9.7 - I almost couldn't stop eating.
Sunnie Cheese gives it a....9.8 - I couldn't stop eating.

Week #17 - Drunken Goat


A bombed sheep? No, it's a Drunken Goat from Spain. This staggeringly good goat cheese is soaked in "Doble Pasta" red wine for 72 hours, giving it's rind the unique purple hue. (B and S are occasionally purple for the same reason...) It is a semi-firm cheese with a very distinctive flavor--slightly sweet, yet mild. As usual, Wheat Thins are the recommended accompaniment.

Brucie Cheese gives it a ....9.2
Sunnie Cheese gives it a....9.0