Product Reviews and Ratings - France - Epoisses from igourmet

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(based on 28 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, France

Made in a tiny town in the Burgundy region of France, Epoisses is one of the great cheeses of the world. It is a name-controlled cheese that has a very pungent aroma and rich, creamy interior. Each cheese is covered in an edible reddish-brown coating, and underneath that, a creamy, white interior with a delightfully daunting aroma that comes straight from the farm. This handcrafted cheese is first washed in brine, then cured in humid cellars for four weeks. After this brief aging period, the rind is rinsed with Marc de Bourgogne, a liqueur that is a by-product of the local wine industry. Please beware: Epoisses is so stinky that it is banned on public transportation in France, a country usually tolerant of such aromas. This aroma will prevail in the box on arrival, so don't be alarmed.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Best enjoyed within seven days of delivery.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.9 stars

(based on 28 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(4), Complex(3), Creamy(27), Delicate(4), Flavorful(20)

Best Uses:

After dinner(22), Hor d'oevre(3), Hors d'oeuvre(21)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3), Foodie(17), Health conscious(4), Simple tastes(4)

stinky cheese!

By Charlie the gormet

from San Diego on 12/11/2008

Gift:

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 Epoisses:

bought for a "stinky cheese party, It was a favorite. We will have it again in the spring for another party.

riot cheese

By charlie the gourmet

from 10 miles from Tecate on 12/11/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

A must for a "stinky cheese party"

Ignore the scent, enjoy!

By Jim and Pat, the travelers.....

from Cohasset, MA on 11/4/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

Close your eyes and travel to Burgundy. One of the most delicious French cheeses. We loved it at first bite in Burgundy country and were thrilled to find it on your website.

Epoisses is My Favorite Cheese

By donquixote

from Kapaa, HI on 10/14/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Full-Flavored, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

cook, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

I discovered Epoisses at La Tante Claire in London, had it next at La Tour D'Arget in Paris, where the waiter agreed that Epoisses was his favorite too. Simply, Epoisses is the best cheese I have ever had! It never disappoints.

It's to be savored

By Chez Bill

from Carlsbad, NM on 9/12/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

This is a delicious complex cheese that would be great anytime even as a snack

I love this cheese

By Jim from Manchester, NJ on 8/17/2008

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 Epoisses:

I use it for snacks and see no downside.

Fabulous!

By Carolee from Nevada City, CA on 5/17/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

We really enjoyed it on toast. It's also good on crackers or small pumpernikel squares. It's just great any way! It is very pungent, just the way we love it. A REAL treat!

The perfect cheese for cheese lovers

By Barbara from South Carolina on 4/30/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

Just good cheese!

Miss Liederkrantz? Try this!

By Woodmouse

from Carlisle, PA on 4/14/2008

Pros:

buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

This is a superb cheese with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, a haughty aroma, and a rich, buttery flavor. The rind is delightful as well. Our puppy prefers to eat this variety, rather than roll in it (like Livarot and Limberger). Holds well when chilled after opening.

PLEASE serve this cheese after it awakes (about an hour at room temperature) and just begins to flow.

A Real Favorite!

By Cheryl

from Ft. Worth, TX on 4/10/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

I first tasted this awesome cheese while visiting France and I fell in love. When I got home I visited Igourmet.com and was thrilled to see that they carried it. I ordered some and it is every bit as wonderful a treat as it was in that fancy French restaurant!

Rich, creamy, indulgent! Serve at room temperature for the best flavor and consistency. The aroma is a bit pungent, but the flavor is both delicate and decadent. This cheese will just melt in your mouth.

This cheese is very runny and is delicious on crostini or crackers.

ooo that smell!

By Dave

from Gloucester Point, Va on 1/12/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

I first encountered this amazing cheese at the Inn at Little Washington. They served it as part of a desert cheese course. We were all blown away by its powerful but sublime flavor. I hoped it would be as good when I ordered some from igourmet and I was not disappointed. Try it with any red wine, champagne or Chambourd. The ultimate for funky fromage fans!

Great Flavor and Odor

By hardab

from St. Augustine, FL on 1/7/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

For those into the less innocuous foods, this cheese is at the top of the list. There are few foods as complex and tasty as this rather robust cheese. You can't beat its flavor but be prepared for its pungency.

Love, love, love this cheese!

By lexi

from UT on 1/6/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

Fantastic on a fresh baguette. This cheese became an instant favorite. I will order it again and again. Very pungent and oh so yummy.

Strong Smell

By Frenchcottage

from Providence on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Creamy

Cons:

Overripe

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

For adults only lol.
The Epoisses I received was a little bit overriped and had a slight bitter taste, but I love this cheese, I ate it faster...
The taste is not as strong as the smell.
I introduced this cheese at a "Cheese sampling party" but I was the only one to appreciate it. The smell was too strong for my guests.

Sends me back to France with each taste

By Dr. H.

from Johnson City, Tennessee on 12/15/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

I first had Epoisses on a river cruise in France in the summer of '06. I remember writing down the name of the cheese so I wouldn't forget it (and I remember buying some at the market in Lyon and pigging out with a fresh baguette). I googled when I returned and have been ordering it from [...]ever since. It's not for the faint-hearted- my garage still smells like stinky cheese- but it holds a place of honor on the stinky cheese tray at every party I have.

Epoisses

By Gotta love cheese from Chicago on 11/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

I first had this cheese in Dijon and was pleased to find it on your website. It was everything I remembered it to be! It may be a little "stinky" for some people but I find it great after dinner.

The BEST stinky cheese

By chefmimi

from oklahoma on 11/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

we first had epoisse in beaune, france, and were so excited to get it [...].i serve it as an h'ors d'oeuvre, room temperature, with a dense yeasted bread i make myself with dried fruits and nuts - any variation works. a lucious combination !

simply,an excellent cheese!

By muskrat

from clearwater,florida on 11/28/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

surprised there was a hint of sweetness.excellent cheese!

Excellent Cheese

By Doris Shaw from Mahomet, IL on 11/28/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

We love it before or after dinner. It has a wonderful flavor even though it has a strong smell. A great experience!

A cheese non-pareil!

By Retired Globe Trotter

from Phoenix on 10/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

This cheese is perfect in its character and integrity.Great for dipping or slathering on a cracker. A true French farm favorite on a crusty baguette with fresh rosemary.... Yum!

To die for

By Bob

from Naples, Florida on 8/24/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

I love this cheese spread at room temperature on a piece of French bread or on crackers. I try not to eat prepared foods (lunchmeats, etc.) or extremely fatty or salty foods, but whatever calories and fats are in this cheese don't count. Absolutely love it.

A little past its prime....

By Gourmet group

from massachusetts on 6/19/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Cons:

Overripe

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Gourmet group

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

We are great fans of epoisse - stink and all. However, this one was just a tad over-ripe and had already started to show its age. It lasted less than a week before it had to be tossed - but there was only a little little bit left anyway. It has a great epoisse flavor - perfect on a fresh baguette and a good Burgundy.

Banned on the bus

By Ginseng from somewhere Maine on 5/31/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

Outrageous aroma and taste that are a stinky cheese lovers dream come true

The best of all ...

By Dr_Gaston

from Denver, CO on 4/12/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Bitter

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Frenchie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

This is the best of all cheeses, reserved for the true connaisseurs ... beware the very strong taste, it is not for the faint of heart!

Best appreciated at the end of a meal, and after eating all other cheeses on your plate since the strong, rich and spicy aroma will stay on your palate for quite some time. Suggested wines would be Burgandy, or other strong and earthy wines.

Wonderful, creamy and delicious

By Bobbo

from Naples, FL on 3/17/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

Delightful surprise. Smelly, sure. Delicious, certainly. Served at room temperature on crusty french bread, it's to die for. I've served it several times to guests who've found it equally delightful.

"Can't live without it"

By mspretired

from Rockport, TX on 3/15/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

If you like ripe, pungent cheeses this is one of the very best! We include it with nearly every order and it just gets better as it stands in the refrigerator. It's wonderful on bagel crisps and baquettes!

One of the GREAT Cheeses

By VJ

from Huntington Beach, CA on 3/2/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, In lieu of dessert

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

Sure it's smelly but, with a nice, crusty bread, it can't be beat when included on a cheese plate or as a "dessert" course. It is truly one of the best cheeses produced in the world.

One of my favorites...

By Dr. BB from Baton Rouge, LA on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

On cheese plate, With a crusty bread, With a good Burgundy wine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Epoisses:

The king of stinky cheeses - it really grows on you. Smooth and velvety when it gets warm and runny. Let it vome to room temperature.

Customer Reviews about the Epoisses at igourmet