About the manufacturer

Chaumes is manufactured in a factory located in the heart of one of the most abundant farming regions – Perigord. The factory makes types of cheeses based on old local traditions. The factory is owned by the international French corporation Savencia, formerly Bongrain. While producing cheeses and other dairy products, Savencia specializes in manufacturing cheeses made according to the traditions of their origins. Its products are distributed world-wide

About the product

Chaumes is a special cheese that ripens slowly, like ears of wheat. Under the golden crust is a cheese of soft texture, rich in flavor and of pungent aroma. The golden-orange crust is created during the aging process in which the cheese is washed in salt water and bacteria cultures once every few days, to preserve it and reach its special taste

When served

Chaumes is excellent for melting over grilled vegetables, toast or pizza. It can be served on a cheese tray with fruit like grapes or ripe pears. It is best accompanied with red wine such as cabernet sauvignon or merlot.