Product Reviews and Ratings - France

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(based on 9 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

Named after a village in Normandy, Livarot is a very strong smelling cheese. For those of us who can withstand the smell however, it is one of the world's great eating cheeses with a smooth, ripe, slightly spicy flavor. Its rind is encircled with straps of paper that prevent the cheese from collapsing during maturing. The straps are reminiscent of a colonel's stripes, giving the cheese its nickname "The Colonel". A young, soft cheese that becomes runny at room temperature, Livarot is a true gourmet item in the French tradition.

Best enjoyed within five days of delivery.
Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 8.8 oz. form of cheese.

More information for the Livarot

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.9 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

78% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(5), Flavorful(6), Pungent(4), Rich(5), Smooth(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(5), Hors d'oeuvre(6)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5), Frequent diner(3)

It's the real thing!

By Le connoiseur de Texas from Texas on 2/4/2010

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Armchair food adventurer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Livarot:

Definitely an acquired taste, but, once you've acquired it, it's wonderful! Goes great with coarse crackers (or just toast) and wines (not necessarily French :))

How much of the rind to eat (if any)? Again, a matter of taste. I like to peel off the side, but eat the top and bottom.

My brother's advice: Don't eat the paper stripes on the side! :)

One of my favorites

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 Livarot:

This is one of my three favorite cheeses, and I am delighted to be able to get it here in the US. It was a bit young when it arrived but matured well.

So-So

By Barbara from South Carolina on 4/30/2008

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Livarot:

Not quite up to Epoisses flavor. Would rather eat Epoisses.

Yummmm!

By Woodmouse

from Carlisle, PA on 4/14/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

INEDIBLE rind

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Livarot:

This creamy, delicious cheese is so potent that you'll have to wash your hands AFTER eating it! It's wise to let folks nearby know that you're about to open this cheese, and after opening it (at room temperature) it may take serious coaxing to get them to try it. This is a cheese our dog prefers to roll in than eat, and she'll gingerly steal the wrapper from the trash and hide it for "later".

Note: The rind, with its beautiful hand-washed bloom, really is inedible and must be trimmed from the cheese. We ignored this fact, ate some of it, and were sorry for it later.

Is not as good as the description

By Jim

from Upstate - New York on 4/14/2008

Pros:

Firm, Pungent

Cons:

Bland, Chewy, Rubbery

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Livarot:

This cheese has an excellent description on the website and the cheese is exquisite elsewhere. This product was not runny and had a very bland taste. No matter how long it was kept at room temperature, it never became soft. Even the aroma was rather poor. Very disappointing all round. Coulommiers or Epoisses from this website are much better.

definitely would buy this product again

By Lili from Summerfield, FL on 1/5/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Livarot:

I like to serve different cheeses after dinner, Livarot is one of our favorite.

Dreamy and rich

By Ginseng

from everywhere Maine on 5/31/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Livarot:

I would travel to France to get this cheese but I am happy and lucky that [...] can provide it for me. The best of the stinky cheeses by far!

My wife & I both loved it!

By Larry

from Hot Springs Village, AR on 5/29/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Livarot:

This is the first time we tried this cheese, and we loved it. It reminded me a little bit of Liederkrantz, one of my all time favorites but which is no longer available. We will definately order this again.

Not as scary as it is made out to be

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

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

In Panini's or alone

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Livarot:

I was really looking forward to a cheese that scared me, but, it never got there. It is a wonderful tasting cheese though, and I will buy it again. The Blue Stilton I bought was much stinkier. Try this if you are into these types of things, but don't worry, there is much stinkier out there. Very creamy. Spreads easily. Melts beautifully.

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