Product Reviews and Ratings - France - Bleu de Gex from igourmet

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(based on 6 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

Cows graze in the pastures of the Jura Mountains in Comte, 6,000 ft. above sea level. Here, they munch on mountain grass and flowers that give their milk a distinct flavor reminiscent of mushroom and tarragon flavors. The mould of the mountain grass and flowers traditionally passed into their milk. This milk is used to produce Bleu de Gex. The mould in the milk used to be enough to create a blue cheese, but today they help it along a little by adding some penicillium roqueforti to the milk. It still retains its beefy, fruity flavor, evenly marbled with pale green mould. Aged one to three months, Bleu de Gex can be difficult to find in the U.S. An unusual blue, it is formed into a large, flat wheel with the rind forming naturally with a white, powder-like mould that can be wiped off when you're ready to eat it. Bleu de Gex is made with full-fat, cow's milk in farmhouse cooperatives. Bleu de Gex was designated an AOC cheese in France in 1977. It is traditionally eaten on boiled potatoes, but also makes an excellent table cheese paired with a young Beaujolais, a strong Burgundy, or a Cotes du Rhone. Because it is more supple and less creamy than other blues, it also makes a good salad cheese.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Whole form is 17.5 lbs.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(3)

Describe Yourself:

Simple tastes(3)

A great cheese

By philliplebeau

from Decatur, Alabama on 10/1/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality, VERY FLAVORFUL

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After dinner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bleu de Gex:

Great for an after dinner or a cheese party use.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Awful!

By Revelation from Blountsville, AL on 4/30/2008

Pros:

Dog likes it

Cons:

Horrible taste

Best Uses:

Can't use it

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bleu de Gex:

I would never recommend or use such a horrible-tasting cheese. I was very disappointed when I tasted it.

Perfect Cheese

By MGRIMES554

from Warner Robins, GA on 4/21/2008

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Add with Sausage slices

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bleu de Gex:

I cut some sausage links into (+/-)1/2" slices, heat the sausage in the microwave and cut the cheese into like sized pieces. It is awesome!!!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

best tasting cheese in a long time

By none

from State College, PA on 11/2/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bleu de Gex:

i'm not a fan of "blue cheeses" so was wonderfully suprised by its mild, yet complex flavor. my husband who loves blue cheeses also enjoyed it. we've ordered it twice so far.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Strong but very good

By dennisd4

from Tulsa, Oklahoma on 9/12/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent

Cons:

NO CONS

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bleu de Gex:

Great cheese. One of the best I have found.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Easy to like Bleu

By Mountain Dweller from Bozeman, Montana on 8/6/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bleu de Gex:

Excellent Bleu. Easy to like - creamy, not too strong. [...]

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