Montbriac

Montbriac or Rochebaron is a wonderful French blue gourmet cheese that is very different from many of the softer brie-blue combinations available.  It is made in Pouligny-Saint-Pierre in central France in small batches and as a result is a very expensive cheese.   It is very striking on the cheese board with its soft, creamy texture, and blue veining outlined by the blue-gray color of the ash-covered rind. The flavor is creamy, complex and satisfying while being not too sharp or aggressive. It is delicious on crusty bread and fresh fruit.  Montbriac is the result of a successful experiment that combined blue mold (the same mold that is used to produce Roquefort) with a typically French soft, creamy cheese.  Rich and sinfully creamy, this wonderful product is a fantastic example of the French love for fine cheeses.