Product Reviews and Ratings - ALL Extra Creamy - Explorateur

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(based on 18 ratings)

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In the 1950's, a category of cheeses called triple creams was created and defined as any cheese containing at least 75% butterfat. (Keep in mind that butter typically has about 80% butterfat.) This level is achieved by adding pure cream to the milk used to make these cheeses. Explorateur, produced in Ile-de-France, is one of these cheeses with its 75% butterfat content. We have chosen to carry a very small size of this cheese. Because it is so rich, a little bit goes a very long way, and unless you have several friends with whom to share a pound or even half a pound of these cheeses, they will usually go bad before you can eat them all. Like all triple creams, this cheese can be eaten at nearly any stage of ripening. As the cheese ages, its interior with go from a chalky, firm, pristine white to a runny, yellow to beige mass with a much more intense flavor. Each stage is delicious in its own right.

Made from cow's milk.
Best enjoyed within seven days of delivery.
Photo depicts whole 8.8 ounce form of cheese.

More information for the Explorateur - 8 oz.

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 18 reviews)

89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(3), Creamy(11), Delicate(3), Flavorful(10), High quality(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(11), Hors d'oeuvre(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(7), Frequent diner(3), Simple tastes(6)

Great!

By Ger

from Philly on 5/20/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful

Cons:

Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

I LOVE this cheese! I just wish it didn't make me fat!

Super Rich!

By Kelly

from NJ on 3/2/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

Delicious! But oh how I wish I had some honey on hand to drizzle over the top...

Like BUTTER

By Elisha Eats

from Midwest on 1/28/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Nutty, Smooth

Cons:

Turns quickly

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

This is one of my all time favorite cheeses. This triple cream has such a high fat content, it's practically butter. The flavor is soft and mellow with an edible rind that is a great companion to Champagne, alongside other cheeses or alone. It turns bad rather quickly so don't wait to enjoy it.

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By sevo's mom

from forest city, iowa on 9/21/2008

Gift:

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

I LOVE soft brie like cheeses and I like them with some strong flavor but,I was, frankly, disappointed. [...]

Wow!

By cherrychnagan from East Windsor NJ on 2/13/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

Wow! What Brie! So creamy and tasty! I didn't know that triple cream brie existed. I'm a total convert.
Cheryl in NJ

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

wonderful

By cherrychnatgan

from East Windsor, NJ on 2/11/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

WOnderful, tastey cheese. Ive always oved Brie, but now O'm a confirmed Explorateur person. Sharp, loaded with cream, everything I've wanted in a cheese.

Great cheese!

By The Man Named JED from North Platte NE on 1/14/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

This is a fantastic cheese for any occasion.

I plan to order more soon.

By Ute's Bud

from Kansas City, MO on 1/13/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Perfact alone

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes, travelling foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

The cheese is perfict the skin has a delicious nutty flavor unlike any other.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

High Kickin' Cheese

By PanglossTrinity County, CA from Trinity County, CA on 1/12/2008

Pros:

Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

Very good alone or with breads. Well received by my relatives as well (they have also been food professionals). The first one arrived crushed by a large cheese in the box. Replacement was free and very quick, even to the extent of being shipped overnight to arrive the day before Christmas allowing it to be a gift as was intended.

Equally young old, full of contrasts

By Hasan a friend of Tastevin

from Punta Gorda, Florida on 11/9/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth, Strong fine

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Good w Port

Describe Yourself:

Wine fine foods lover

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

After a great dinner, to leave a great dessert behind. Pair with a fine Port to finish.

Rich, spreaable cheese with edible rind

By burt

from Southern New Jersey on 11/7/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

spread on crackers

Describe Yourself:

Explore new tastes, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

Cheese can be spread with the rind. Flavor becomes stronger after a week or so. A repeat item for me

Explorator, best of the best

By Eddie

from Shallotte, NC on 10/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

Best soft cheese I've ever eaten. Let it ripen.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very disappointed

By Cheese Lover

from Florida on 7/15/2007

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

I was very disappointed. I opened the cheese immediately on arrival, waited for it to come to room temp, and tried it. I expected something smooth, creamy, and rich. However, it was more like a slightly dried version of cream cheese that you would buy in the grocery store. It didn't have a bad taste but definitely not worth the price.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A favorite.

By seejay149@[...] from Toms River, NJ on 4/27/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Bitter, Overripe, Yeasty

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

I enjoy this cheese when it comes fresh.

Last order had started to turn; couldn't eat it !

Wow What a Cheese

By Captain Bligh

from Houston, TX on 3/2/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Outstanding, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

One of the finest cheeses I have ever tasted. I accidently found it in a smal wine and cheese shop on vacation in NC. I searched for it for years before I found it in a gourmet store and never let it go.

a worthy indulgence

By el queson from glendale, az on 2/23/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

If you favor rich texture, complex flavor, pungent aroma and utter delectability, you should give this exquisite cheese a try. Strong yet nuanced, powerful, but not aggressive.

Extraordinarily Rich

By Pat from Waynesville, NC on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Extra rich creamy, Good Value, High Quality

Cons:

Doesn't keep well

Best Uses:

Cheese course, Wine cheese tasting

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

I've bought it twice for parties and my guests rave over it every time. While it doesn't keep well, there is usually not much left over to keep!

heaven on a cracker

By smiley

from west hills, california on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

best by itself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Explorateur - 8 oz.:

what an aroma, what a taste, and smooth as a whipped cream..
the taste is exceptional, and I don't remember tasting anything better.

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