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Caprice des Dieux

Bloomy RindCow MilkFrance, ChampagneNONE

An oval double-cream cheese created in 1956 in Illoud, Haute-Marne, with a distinctive oval shape and mild, approachable flavor.

Aging Time

14 days – 28 days

Style: Bloomy Rind
Milk: Cow
Origin: France · Champagne
Ripening: ≥ 14 days

Tasting Board

Texture

Soft, creamy, velvety

Flavor

Mild, buttery, milky

Nutrition (per 100g)

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