FROMAGER D'AFFINOIS
The Product
The legendary Fromager d'Affinois — a double-cream soft-ripened cheese that has revolutionized the world of French fromage. Created using an ultrafiltration process that concentrates the milk's richness, this cheese offers an impossibly creamy, buttery texture with a delicate bloomy rind and a mild, sweet flavor.
Origin & Terroir
Created in the Rhône-Alpes region by the Guilloteau family, Fromager d'Affinois was born from innovation meeting tradition. The ultrafiltration technique, developed in the 1980s, concentrates the milk proteins and fats before cheesemaking begins, resulting in a cheese that is richer and more luscious than traditional Brie-style cheeses.
How to Enjoy
Serve at room temperature to fully appreciate its flowing, silky interior. Pair with fresh baguette, honey, or fig jam. Exceptional with Champagne, a crisp Vouvray, or a light Pinot Noir. Let it reach peak ripeness for a truly transcendent tasting experience — the center should be almost liquid.
Did You Know?
Fromager d'Affinois contains roughly 60% fat in dry matter, making it a double-cream cheese. Despite its resemblance to Brie, it is technically a different style of cheese due to its unique production method. The ultrafiltration process means it ripens faster than traditional soft cheeses, reaching peak flavor in just weeks.