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(based on 9 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

One of the world's ancient cheeses, Pont L'Eveque dates back to the Thirteenth Century. Made on the coast of Normandy on small farms that use rich salt milk, Pont L'Eveque is a small cheese that is formed into a square shape. Pale yellow in color with a white-orange rind, it is a very rich and soft cheese with a supple, yet firm consistency. It is well known for its delicate bouquet, which is said to be reminiscent of the Norman countryside. However, it does tend to have a strong, pungent aroma that is not for the timid. The flavor is creamy and full-bodied, especially if you choose to eat the rind. (Some prefer to trim it). Packed in its own little wooden box and aged for 45 days, Pont L'Eveque is a cheese the French are very proud to call their own. Best when eaten at room temperature.

Best enjoyed within seven days of delivery.
Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Whole form is 8.5 ounces.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.2 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

88% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(4), Flavorful(4), High quality(3), Rich(6)

Best Uses:

After dinner(5), Hors d'oeuvre(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3)

My favorite

By Francophone from Ohio on 8/30/2008

Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pont L'Eveque:

A must for any cheese platter, it was young when it arrived, but it improved with age. I've had the best in Normandy, and this measured up to that.

Doesn't get any better!

By Chickie from San Diego, CA on 5/17/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pont L'Eveque:

I use it as part of a lunch with salad and baguette and crackers and other cheeses.

Tasty but not outstanding

By Jim from Upstate NY on 4/23/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Rich

Cons:

Chewy

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pont L'Eveque:

Certainly doesn't live up to the famous name, but OK

will buy it again

By frenchy

from fort worth, texas on 9/18/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pont L'Eveque:

best eaten when out of refrigerator for about 30 minutes...make sure you store it in sealed plastic bag in fridg. or every thing in it will smell like the cheese.Ha..Ha..

Another Top Shelf French Cheese

By AnneMo

from Spokane on 9/11/2007

Pros:

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 Pont L'Eveque:

This is one of the best French cheeses.

Be different

By ferd

from Baltimore, MD on 8/22/2007

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 Pont L'Eveque:

Stop the brie, stop the brie! This triple cream has much more depth, more flavor, more everything!

Wonderful Cheese

By Redhead 64 from Anniston, AL on 2/26/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Alone on crackers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pont L'Eveque:

Very interesting cheese. Boyfriend tried it first and thought it was salty, but I tried a piece without the rind and found it great. Great flavor intially, and excellent after taste. I am looking forward to trying it in a Panini.

tasty

By stinky cheese lover

from richmond, VA on 2/23/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

on a good baguette

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pont L'Eveque:

can't find locally so thrilled to see it....

Not as stinky as expected

By M

from Seattle, WA on 2/23/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Blander than I'd hoped

Best Uses:

With mild crackers

Comments about Pont L'Eveque:

While this cheese had a nice aroma and a wonderful creamy texture, it wasn't as punguent as I was hoping for, or as robust in flavor. A good cheese but not spectacular, though the box it comes in is very cute and makes it a nice gift and it does go very well with pale crackers like water crackers or the like.

Customer Reviews about the Pont L'Eveque at igourmet