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Cheese Expert:
Jim Boyce
Marin French Cheese Company adheres to a strict philosophy for cheese making; “Keep it simple and natural”.
The cheese making process begins by purchasing high quality local Sonoma County milk from the same consistent sources. After pasteurization the milk is combined with a starter, a microbial enzyme (non animal based) and one of two Authentic Traditional Old World Cultures. Our Camembert tastes like Camembert because we use authentic Camembert Cultures. Our Brie is made with a Brie culture. They taste different because they are different! The curd is then cut and mixed by hand. About one day later the cheese is aged for about two weeks in the 142 year old cellars and is ready for sale.
Rouge et Noir cheeses are similar to French and European varieties but reflect the characteristics of Northern California, producing it's own regional style. The origin of the brand name Rouge et Noir is now a mystery but the process for making the cheeses is not. We continue to make cheese just like the original cheese makers in Europe, centuries ago. There is no need to change this process and if we did; the cheese would not look, feel or taste the same.
We have an apprentice to journey man approach that continues the same 142 year old simple and natural approach to making cheeses. All of the cheese makers have trained and learned from the previous cheese makers. Many cheese makers and packaging employees have moved on to different positions within the company. A few have worked here for over 20 years and one for 50 years.
Marin French Cheese Company prides itself by making authentic and honest cheeses. They are not always perfect but neither are home grown vegetables from the garden. Over the years Rouge et Noir cheeses continue to evolve and improve. In fact the Triple Crème Brie beat the French in the World Cheese awards and many other cheeses have been awarded top honors nationally and internationally. We continue to reinvent our products by making them better and creating new styles of soft ripened cheeses.
Many people ask us if there is a difference between Camembert and Brie. We know if the brand is Rouge et Noir then you can “taste the difference”!
International Pizza with Schoss Cheese
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Brie with Sun-dried Tomatoes Belden
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Camembert and Ham Tarts
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