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Buy the Aged Mimolette on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 11 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

French Mimolette, also called "Boule de Lille", dates back to the reign of Louis XIV, who prohibited the import of Dutch cheeses into France. The residents of Flanders (now part of Belgium), the northernmost region of France, had strong cultural ties to Holland (many still speak Dutch as their first language today) and dearly loved the banished Dutch specialties. Their alternatives were to either smuggle in the contraband cheeses or make a go at producing their own - with a French twist, of course! And so, Mimolette was born. Mimolette is a semi-hard cheese that has the same texture and spherical shape as Dutch Edam, but with a natural rind. It is produced in bowling-ball sized 7-pound spheres with a bright orange-colored interior. Because of its hue, it is sometimes called the "Halloween Cheese." Its taste is gloriously sweet, yet uncommonly tame for a French cheese.

Mimolette is very popular throughout France and is enjoyed by both the most timid cheese novice and the serious connoisseur. This variety is aged for twelve months and is quite flavorful. Slice it thin!

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk, aged for 6 months.
Photo depicts whole 7 lb form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Aged Mimolette

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.8 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

73% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(6), Flavorful(7), Rich(4), Smooth(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(7)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5), Frequent diner(7)

YUMMY ALERT!!

By Rip from Illinois on 2/5/2010

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Anytime any place, By itself, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aged Mimolette:

This cheese hit my personal top 15 cheeses. We ate the half pound pairing it with a bottle of wine and nothiing more.

Mimolette

By Tama

from Japan on 7/19/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Nutty, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aged Mimolette:

Did you change the brand or supplier? I think it tastes better than before...smoothier and less bitter.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Can you say boring?

By Tiff a Spiff from NJ on 4/28/2009

Gift:

Cons:

Bland

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aged Mimolette:

This cheese is pretty to look at, if you can ever find a way to open it. As far as taste goes, there is none. Blah! A waste of time and money!

very good

By Brian from seattle on 4/14/2009

Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aged Mimolette:

this cheese was very strong, but very good. didn't like it quite as much as the aged gouda but it was a close second. highly recomended

What cheddar would be

By papillon from NJ on 1/19/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aged Mimolette:

Mimolette is what cheddar would want to be, if it had a distinctive family lineage. Bold but not acrid. Creamy, but not gummy. Long, long life in storage.

Not so well aged

By Mike

from Oklahoma on 1/7/2009

Gift:

Cons:

Underripe

Best Uses:

Snacking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aged Mimolette:

Well-aged Mimolette can be one of the world's best snacking cheeses.
This is NOT well aged; more like "fresh", and definitely not at all dry as pictured.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Did not care for Aged Mimolette

By Illinois4

from Illinois on 1/4/2009

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Cons:

Difficult to slice, Extremely hard, No flavor

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aged Mimolette:

We were not impressed w/ the Aged Mimolette cheese. It was difficult to slice and very hard - almost a waxy texture. We also did not feel like it have much flavor or taste.

I eat this cheese everyday!

By Iikochan

from Honolulu, Hawaii on 11/10/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aged Mimolette:

I eat Mimolette everyday as Hors d'oeuvre with beer, champagne or white wine, but never got tired of it. I cut it into very thin slices, about 1 mm. I like the one aged 6-month the best because it is smoother than 12-month one. I had my friends try this, and all of them loved it.

Make me happy all over

By Smiling Goat

from West Chester, PA on 6/6/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Not a one

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aged Mimolette:

My first Mimolette and it was just delicious. First taste was fruity but it was taken over by the body of the cheese. Strong yet giving. The flavor just seemed to form in my mouth. I will definitely be ordering more next order but in bigger quantity. I'd recommend going up to the half-pound at least. You'll really enjoy this one.

Yummy!

By Daisy

from Westchester, NY on 12/3/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aged Mimolette:

I served this cheese with sliced granny smith apples on a tray with other cheeses. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be ording this again. I think this is a perfect cheese to serve when you want something unusual but aren't sure of you guests tastes.

my favorite cheese

By icook from cape girardeau, mo on 4/16/2007

Pros:

Firm, 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 Aged Mimolette:

This cheese may look like a cantaloupe, but be assured, this is cheese heaven. I offered this to one of our foodie friends--his response was, "Where can I get this cheese?" An amazing addition to a cheese course, but be warned, it disappears quickly.

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