Camembert de Normandie

Camembert de Normandie, credited to Marie Harel around 1791, is the iconic soft-ripened cheese from Normandy, carrying AOP status that mandates raw cow milk from authorized communes. Its bloomy white rind reveals a rich, creamy interior with earthy mushroom notes, aged to perfection. It is 20% lighter in texture than the average soft cheese, and its flavor complexity often exceeds #3 Brie de Meaux in intensity according to recent taste panels.