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Buy the Chaource on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 21 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

Made in a town with the same name since the early 14th century, Chaource is the most famous artisanal cheese from the Champagne region of France. This decadent cheese is delicious at any stage of ripeness and has a slight mushroom scent with a rich, creamy flavor. It is not dissimilar to Brie or Camembert, but it has an even creamier texture, especially when aged. The cheese is made in miniature wheels that give it an elegant appearance for service with champagne.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 8 oz. form of cheese.
Best enjoyed within seven days of delivery.

More information for the Chaource

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 21 reviews)

95% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(4), Complex(4), Creamy(16), Delicate(6), Flavorful(14)

Best Uses:

After dinner(12), Hors d'oeuvre(14)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(9), Frequent diner(5), Health conscious(3)

Extraordinary

By elagworb from Riverton, Wyoming on 11/13/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

This cheese is so very wonderful on many types of crackers, just to eat as you read a good book or have with a strong cup of great coffee. What a combination; this cheese and good coffee. It is so earthy that you can almost imagine being back in France, sitting outside a cafe and, thats it. A good way to at least mentally return to France. It is an incredible cheese. Flavor, texture, and a flood of memory.

to good fresh to allow to ripen

By Ivan Chemist from Drums, Pa on 4/3/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Decadent, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, On toast for a snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

I like St. Andres, but wanted to try something different. This is just fantastic fresh, barely ripened.

It won't last long enough in our household to become runny, pungent etc -- just tooo good the way it is now.

Very Yummy!

By Cheese Lover

from Masontown, PA on 12/31/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

I ordered this cheese along with several other cheeses, most of which were pretty stinky. This one was more mild than the stinky ones which was a lovely contrast. I thought it was nice to have that instead of having all of them be overpowering. I really enjoyed this cheese and would recommend it to just about anyone.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Don't miss out on this one!

By Maverick

from Independence, MO on 12/26/2008

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

A delightful little break, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

A special treat at holiday season that can only be savored rarely but with great pleasure. Like spring break after a bitter cold winter!

Beautiful cheese

By Marsha P.

from Rogers, AR on 9/26/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

Used in the cheese course before dessert. This was a beautiful, buttery cheese that my diners gobbled up even after a 5 courses!

Great Cheese

By Tastebuds

from New York on 9/3/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

Once again, another adventure in the world of cheese. Very tasty.
I certainly will return to igourmet agai and again and again.

Pure decadence

By Susan from Boise, ID on 1/7/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

This is, hands down, one of the most delicious cheeses I have ever eaten. At first bite we all just looked at each other...pure taste bud bliss. Room temperature, with juicy pear slices or a few grapes, this will be my final meal before I die.

Creamiest cheese ever!

By Sonya the Svelt from Seminole Florida on 1/6/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

This is the creamiest cheese I have ever had the pleasure to eat. It is soooo delicious. We just spread it on fresh French bread, and water crackers. It was gone the next day! I'd say we loved it!

More delicious than it looks!

By Mr & Mrs Bean from Galway, NY on 1/3/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, With Wine

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

A very flavorful cheese! Great with wine or champagne, as an appetizer. Would also be great melted on a panini with roasted vegetables, chicken or turkey.

Creamy and Soft

By t in yardley

from yardley on 12/13/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

Loved the creamy texture and light flavor.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

700 years of cheesy greatness

By Naomi the culinary high-diver

from San Diego, CA on 11/4/2007

Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent if you let it age, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Luxury snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Newspaper food critic

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

First tasted a fully-aged, runny, pungent Chaource at the end of a dinner in Bourgogne, served to go with the last sips of our red Beaune. Had never even liked runny, pungent cheeses before but Chaource was captivating in its rich complexity. Enjoy with good wine & sliced baguette. Above all, let it warm to runny room temperature before serving, & you'll feel like a Medieval noble.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A Real Surprise!

By jac

from punta gorda, fl on 11/1/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, 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 Chaource:

Excellent flavor and consistency. A real surprise!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

I didn't get a great piece

By Mike

from Boulder, CO on 10/29/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Cons:

Chalky

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

I've had this cheese from a store and loved it, but the one I got from [...] wasn't nearly as good. I think I needed to let it ripen for a couple of weeks before cutting into it. It's such a good cheese that I'll probably try again.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Smooth and Delicious

By Burt

from New Jersey on 10/11/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Spread on crazckers etc

Describe Yourself:

Explorer of new tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

Good flavor, but not everwhelming. Easy to store and stays fresh in refrigerator for over 5 days

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

what a treat!

By Bob from Cincinnati on 8/28/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

Creamy and rich soft cheese with brie-like character

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A cheese to die for!

By miche

from Philadelphia, PA on 7/30/2007

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 Chaource:

Served this to friends and it was almost gone within the hour!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Chaource

By J'net

from Athens, GA on 4/2/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

Excellent cheese. We first had it on a Rhone River Cruise, and are delighted that we found it with your company.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Very nice indeed!

By jcrimbaud

from Netcong,NJ on 3/31/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

Just got back from Paris and bought some in the duty-free shop - I loved it. I'm glad to see I'll be able to get more [...]. A perfect after-dinner cheese as is or with a little sweetness added (honey, grapes, cranberry sauce) to cut the richness and to compliment the tanginess.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful

By Doris Shaw

from Mahomet, IL on 2/25/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Cheese Tray

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

We enjoyed this cheese when we were in France and we feel very fortunate to be able to buy it in this country. It is a favorite.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

applause for this one

By gourmet chef from Tucumcari,NM on 2/22/2007

Pros:

best in flavor

Best Uses:

spead on a baguet

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

this cheese is sooo rich, and creamy as ity ages it get softer and creamier and the flavor blums best substitute for butter you can have

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Chaource

By Ed

from Iowa on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chaource:

Quite delectable. Very creamy and tasty. Decadent.

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