Mimolette — A Distinctive French Cheese in Shape, Color and Taste
Produced in Flanders in northernmost France, this semi-soft cheese has a distinctive round shape and orange coloration. When properly aged (18 months or more), Mimolette takes on a mouthwatering array of fruity, nutty flavors.
“Lip-smacking, jaw-clacking flavor! Mimolette is an easy, graceful cheese with no rough edges. It’s great for snacking and looks beautiful on the plate.” Max McCalman, Maître Fromager
Type: Cow’s milk
Origin: Pas-de-Calais >> Map
Production and Aging: A pressed, cooked cheese of four different ages—3, 6, 12 or 24 months
Appearance: Hard and in the shape of a cannonball (about 8” in diameter) with a unique pitted, crusty rind of brownish color tinged with orange
Texture and Taste: Hard and orange, when aged the paâte is a complex nutty, fruity flavor with hints of butterscotch
Serving suggestions: Pair with a rustic red wine, such as Cahors, Carignan, or a Languedoc Cabernet Savignon, or a Quarts de Chaume
Similar Cheeses: There’s nothing quite like a Mimolette produced in France! Comté is a possible substitution.
