Product Reviews and Ratings - France - Brie

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(based on 38 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

We always welcome the arrival of Autumn because it heralds the start of the Brie season. The most prized and celebrated of all French cheeses, Brie is believed to have been created prior to the Eighth Century. Charlemagne's chronicler, Eginhard de Saint Gall, reported that the Emperor enjoyed it at the Priory of Rueil in the town of Brie in the year 774. In 1815, the Prince de Tallyrand named Brie "Le Roi de Fromages" - The King of Cheeses. Each of our French Bries is shipped uncut. Enjoy it with a glass of champagne!

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.

More information for the Brie - 2 pound

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 38 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(9), Creamy(33), Delicate(9), Firm(4), Flavorful(24)

Best Uses:

After dinner(19), Hors d'oeuvre(28), Melted(15), Salads(3), Sandwiches(9)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(4), Foodie(18), Frequent diner(7), Health conscious(6), Simple tastes(9)

Beautifully Buttery

By Ravenholdt

from Denton TX on 7/9/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Let me see...
I had it sliced and over a turkey-onion melt - unbeatable.
I tried it over every type of table and water cracker I could get my hands on, including those of pan-asian orign - delicious.
I had it all by itself and with a nice moscato. There were no words.
It was so good infact, that I called a girlfriend over because I had to have someone to share in the goodness with me.
Definitely something I'll be purchasing again and again.
This was a wonderful brie with a mild rind, a complete lack of ammonia (not something I go for particularly) and a rich yet very simplistic taste.

Real French Brie---Yum, Yum!

By Tom from Oregon

from Ashland, OR on 6/30/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Perfect for a baked brie/fancy mushrooms (shiitake and baby 'belos)/red wine appetizer.

I plan to buy this product again

By Bill

from Winter Springs, FL on 4/29/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

It is much better than the typical super market fare

Wonderful

By Eliz

from New Castle, PA on 3/5/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Stands alone. Great melted or baked with apricot preserves. No comparison to supermarket brands.

Excellent

By Mari

from Iowa on 2/11/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

This is my favorite cheese. It is just wonderful melted on toasted French bread, then floated on your favorite soup. The toast with cheese is good eaten by itself, or before or with a meal. This Brie is very good with fruit as a snack or after a meal. I especially like it with apples.

At last!

By G2Shoes

from Wichita, KS on 12/15/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

After wasting a lot of time and who-knows-how-much money, not to mention some fairly disgusting taste-tests, we swore off trying to buy good brie locally. Then we found igourmet. This cheese has already become a family gathering staple. Even the smaller grandchildren like it. We serve it room-temperature as an hors d'oeuvre with sliced baguette, tiny toasts, and low-carb tortillas. We have several recipes that call for brie we'd like to try, but there's never any left!

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Absolutely delicious!

By Mari

from Iowa on 12/3/2008

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Was so very pleased with this Brie cheese. It was lucious. Smooth and creamy. We ate it on crackers and fruit while cooking dinner and it was just perfect. We have purchased some locally in wedges and there was really no comparison. The Igourmet Brie cheese was far and away better. Am anxious to melt it on toast.

Very good

By Dan

from Spring, TX on 12/1/2008

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Great by itself, on cracker, or sandwiches.

Wow!

By cherrychnagan

from East Windsor NJ on 11/12/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Cheese person, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

So creamy and tasty. Wow!

Delicious

By jodimaree

from Red Wing, MN on 11/8/2008

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Loved these bries! I have trouble finding this large size anywhere [...] and igourmet makes it possible to get it [...] The high quality is a given on this site!

Good brie, not outstanding

By Mr. Creosote

from Lake Hartwell, SC on 9/11/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

I couldn't find anything bad to say about this brie, but I couldn't find anything outstanding about it either.

Best of the Best! 2lb Brie

By Culinary

from Bridgeport, CT on 9/2/2008

Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Exquisite taste.

Something Unusual but good

By CheeseDoodlez

from Bronx, NY on 8/8/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Not Salty

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

do not be fooled by the taste the first time. Just keep finding the buttery taste. A lot of people say to eat cheese with fruits. But a simple Bread and Coffee brings up the taste and turns it sweet.

Excellent Brie!!

By Chris

from Miami Beach, FL on 7/18/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

I just ordered this cheese two days ago for the first time, and I have to say that it arrived in perfect condition and ready to eat. It tastes really great, and is very creamy. I have tried different Brie's before, but this one is one of the best I've tried so far. To really enjoy a Brie you just need it to lie around a little, so it gets room temperature. It will almost melt by itself. The price is very fair for this great cheese. I will keep ordering this one together with all the other great cheeses I order monthly from igourmet.

I'll order this again

By Joe the Shmoe from Hot Springs Village, AR on 6/9/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

We ate this cheese with some unflavored crackers and some red wine. It held up well and was very enjoyable.

Bella brie

By englishprof

from johnson city, tn on 1/14/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

The cheese was very delicate. Because of the light flavor, the wine choice needed also to be light so as not to overpower it.

Truly great cheese brought raves

By Pat

from Scenic Southern Indiana on 1/12/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches, With fruit as dessert

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Best brie I've ever had. I always have liked it soft and served on torn Italian bread, but my daughter suggested baked brie on toasted bread and that was a great new treat. We loved it.

Great Deal

By Dave

from Denver , CO on 1/10/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Great with crackers as an hors d'oeuvre or on a dessert tray after dinner.

Outstanding

By tomsaaristo

from chicago, il on 1/10/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

iGourmet's brie was featured at my annual Winter Solstice Fete. I loved the high profile size of this two-pounder. It looked commanding but approachable. I offered plenty of fruit (fresh and dried) and carbs to counter the lush richness of this outstanding brie.

Loved it!!

By herbcrazy from harwinton, ct on 1/9/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Couldn't believe how large it was, but we used it melted and dipped bread, but the best was I made linguine with sauteed mushrooms, baby spinach and then melted some brie in there! YUM - even leftover, it was so delicious and reheated well. I will buy again. Holly

It's all that and then some!

By Food Fanatic from Lake Charles, LA on 1/8/2008

Pros:

Smooth

Cons:

Nothing

Best Uses:

Best with bread

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

This brie was so fresh, it was a sure delight to eat a little at a time or with company. I would definitely buy this product again and again.

Good staple

By Cheesaholic

from Upstate NY on 1/6/2008

Pros:

Firm, Smooth

Cons:

Bland

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Cheesaholic

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Well-priced for everyday use but lacks sophistication.

Excellent!

By mmr from Evergreen, CO on 1/5/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

For the holidays, we made fresh pastry for en croute. this brie was excellent, and fed 6 of us, with leftovers!

Had every guest raving!

By Hawk's kitchen

from Coatesville, PA on 1/5/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Exceptional value and great quality. Each of my guests raved. I plan to make it an entertaining staple and always have a wheel in the fridge.

Awesome

By karen from Casper, WY on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Baked with pecans, dried cherries & brown sugar with brandy. Was well ripened, and wonderful.

Royal Cheese just apart from Coulomier

By Divadk

from Miami, FL on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

would prefer raw milk which would add just that touch of flavor

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best anyone has to offer

By g;obetrotter from prairieville, la on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Like butter, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

the taste is intoxicating just by itself!

Will buy again!

By Creakyhouse from West Lafayette, Indiana on 12/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

I purchased two. Both arrived in excellent condition. I used one for my holiday entertaining served plain with toasted bread, a second for an event I catered topped with caramelized Granny Smith Apples and Walnuts. Both were exceptional and devoured in short order! Excellent cheese for a very fair price.

Beautiful Brie!

By Judy the Francophile

from Dixon, Illinois on 12/18/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

This large lovely brie makes a statement of generosity. It's gentle flavor is a complement to pears especially and is enjoyed by all.

DELICIOUS BRIE!

By KK from West Roxbury, MA on 11/27/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

I used this brie on cheese crackers with a touch of quince paste. I was immediately addicted! Also, I melted it and it was delicious with a combo of crackers and grapes or melon. Fantastic and I'll order again definitely.

will buy again

By frenchy from fort worth tx on 9/25/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

will buy this cheese again,and the price is reasonable

We have bought many times and will again

By Karen Foodie from Damascus, Maryland on 7/11/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, entertains your taste bud, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

We leave in refridgerator until ready to eat.
Takeout a quarter and put under cheese dome on
kitchen counter, but be ready to eat when ripened.
my father-in-law from France loves this Brie!

Brie with a taste

By Anne & Mo from Spokane on 5/26/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

It has a very nice after taste and is excellent with a pate and hot mustard.

Good Quality, Uneven Experience

By Kate

from Northern Minnesota on 3/21/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Didn't ripen well

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, Melted, With fruit

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Brie can vary widely. I love sampling it during frequent travels in France--but every Brie is different. The first order from iGourmet (received in February) was everything I'd hoped for: creamy, soft, rich, delicate. The second order (March) was underripe, and even after 2 weeks of aging (and days outside the refrigerator), never reached the great quality of the first. Recommended with reservations.

Dreamy, Creamy

By Cheryl, la fana du fromage. from Minneapolis on 2/26/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

Tartines, crackers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

The cheese was great, but larger than expected. I took 1/3 to work one evening. Everyone loved it. I gave 1/3 to a friend for a party and I relished the last 1/3. The brie was really creamy and mild for those who do not like heavy cheese tastes. I will buy it again and share it.

multipurpose cheese

By Michigan Traveler from Columbia, MO on 2/23/2007

Pros:

delicious, Good Value, High Quality, Lovely mild flavor

Best Uses:

Good in hand, Great in an omelette, Great over steamed veggie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

We enjoyed the product's versatility. The brie had a mild, satisfying flavor that was good with eggs, vegetables and melted over steakburgers.

great for holidays

By Sue

from Brunswick OH on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Baked w roasted garlic

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

Nice and creamy! LOTS of brie.

a french staple

By gourmet chef

from Tucumcari,NM on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Creamy

Best Uses:

baked in pastry

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brie - 2 pound:

better then the other brands try this one and you will never go back to them

Customer Reviews about the Brie - 2 pound at igourmet