Product Reviews and Ratings - France - Boursault from igourmet

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(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

Made in the French town of Brie, Boursault is a very popular double cream cheese that is frequently found in grocery stores across France. Boursault, the cheese, was invented in 1953 by Henri Boursault, and was originally made in eight ounce drums. The company is now owned by Boursin, which makes relatively well-known spreadable, herbed cheeses. We sell this rich, creamy delight in a 6.3-ounce drums, which is a good size for a cheese with butterfat content as high as 74%. For those of you who gasp at that number and grab onto your chests, just remember,“fat is flavor”. This cheese is worth every tiny bite, and besides, it could be worse. There are triple creams !

Best enjoyed within seven days of delivery.
Made from cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 6.3 oz. form of cheese.

More information for the Boursault

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

5 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(4), Creamy(7), Flavorful(6), Rich(6), Smooth(6)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5)

Almost like butter

By Barbara221 from Western North Carolina on 6/26/2010

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boursault:

The cheese is so creamy it just runs on the plate. A beautiful presentation and like eating soft butter. Fantastic.

Fantastic buttery cheese

By Alison

from Boston, MA on 11/21/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boursault:

This is a great addition to a cheese platter. Creamy texture. Serve as appetizer or after dinner.

taste of France

By asdf

from asdf on 8/31/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boursault:

reminds me of France

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Perfect Cheese

By Cheese lover from San Antonio. TX on 1/7/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boursault:

Our french family loved it and we ate it over several days. It really must be consumed within 7 days of arrival. Every bite was wonderful.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

One of the best French Cheese EVER

By E

from Livermore, CA on 9/11/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Gets soft FAST

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boursault:

This is by far one of the best cheeses (not to mention with one of the highest fat contents out there). Should be enjoyed with a simple unflavored water cracker or bread, and a dark jam if that is your style. Aroma and taste are smooth and sikly, and every bite is a dream come true.

Smooth & Creamy

By burt

from Mount Laurel, NJ on 8/29/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Spread on crackers etc

Describe Yourself:

Experimentor, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boursault:

Wonderfull. great flavor, no wasted rind, spreads
as easily as cream cheese. Doen't last long enough to degrade, it is eaten before it can age.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A Wonderful Triple Creme

By Joseph Broski from Dionysian Society International - NJ on 7/10/2007

Pros:

buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Wine Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boursault:

An amazing cheese that paired wonderfully with a glass of champagne and a crusty baguette. An almost nutty taste, might do well with almonds. Mouth watering flavor. Best enjoyed by allowing the cheese to fully melt in the mouth and then sipping the champagne allowing it to touch all regions of the mouth. Wonderful.

My Favorite Cheese

By MiracleSue

from Coos Bay, OR on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

With Cabernet

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boursault:

This is an excellent double creme w/a lot of flavor. I love it w/table water crackers and a glass of good cabernet. I only treat myself once every couple of years, because it is very rich.

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