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(based on 12 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

Banon is a northern Provençal cheese that comes in a 3.5-ounce mini wheel, traditionally washed with eau-de-vie (marc), wrapped in chestnut or grape leaves, and tied with raffia. Depending on the season, it can be made of pure goat, pure cow, or a blend of the two. This Banon is brought to us by Le Vache de Chalais. It tastes best after having ripened for a few weeks. During this time, it develops a smoother texture and rich flavor. Ripening often results in a small amount of edible blue mold under the wrapper. This mold helps to develop the flavor of the cheese. This cheese has a woodsy, fruity flavor that goes well with fresh fruit and sweet dessert wines.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk or goat's milk.
Photo depicts whole 3.5 oz. form of cheese.
Best enjoyed within seven days of delivery.

More information for the Banon

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 12 reviews)

92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(9), Delicate(3), Flavorful(10), Rich(3), Smooth(10)

Best Uses:

After dinner(4), Hors d'oeuvre(8)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(8)

Excellent quality

By Florida Foodie from Central Florida on 2/22/2009

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Pros:

Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Banon:

We found this cheese to be delightful. We used it for dinner (with a selection of other cheeses) and, on a separate occasion as an appetizer. It is smooth, perfectly rich and lasts longer than the recommended 7 days. It does gain a stronger flavor over time.

tasty!

By rjk

from burnsville,nc on 1/9/2009

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Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Banon:

This is one of our favorite cheeses.

quite a surprise

By Philliplebeau

from Decatur, Alabama on 1/4/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

Overly soft, Overripe

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Banon:

This product was rather a bad surprise. It was overly soft to the point that it could not be cut into portions. It was close to being a semi thick liquid. It had to be scrapped off of the wrapper leaves with a spoon. There was no rind. It did not resemble at all the photo.
I was very disappointed after seeing the previous ratings.

Yes Yes Yes

By Sumi from Florida on 9/22/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Banon:

This is one of the best creamy soft goat I have tasted in years. Its rich and nutty flavors will absolutely please you.

Better with bread. Unbelievable with a fresh baggette.

Bit dungy but gorgeous in a cowy way

By LG the Cheese

from Connecticut, USA on 8/10/2008

Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Dungy, Flavorful, 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 Banon:

Its all in the title. Great cheese with good cheese board conversation prompting potential. Dangerous if you eat alone, might start talking to yourself.

Smoooth

By Mark from Ridge Manor, Florida on 1/2/2008

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 Banon:

A fine product including a bit of ritualized unwrapping.

creamy delight

By wine and cheese child

from Worcester, MA on 12/31/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Banon:

being vegitarians we use cheeses alot along side Salads and as part of meals...this was a great side.

Quite good

By Joe with a Cheesy Smile

from Manhattan, KS on 12/28/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Pungent

Cons:

Short window to eat

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Banon:

Let the cheese age a bit and don't be put off by some mold on the leaves. It develops flavor well. It gets almost goaty as it ages and the chestnut leaves impart an interesting nutty flavor.

A star of my cheese board

By Dr. H.

from Johnson City, Tennessee on 12/15/2007

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 Banon:

This is both a show-stopper (I serve it atop its chestnut leaf wrapping) and a tast-bud pleaser. It's the star of my cheese board year after year, and party after party. The only bad thing is that there's never any left for me to eat when the party's over!

Divine

By sarag from chicago on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Banon:

wonderful

Very good, but it is not as described.

By French cheese fan from Granger, Indiana on 8/1/2007

Pros:

Clover taste, Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

Bitter

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Banon:

Although the cheese is very good, it is not what is advertised on the web site. It is suppose to be a combination of Brabis (ewe), Chevre (goat) and cow's milk. The original wrapper indicates that it contains only lait du vache.

Patry success!

By Patchi

from Gainesville, FL on 6/4/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Appreciates fine foods

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Banon:

This cheese was a party success! I received several very positive comments about it.

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