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Charol(l)ais

Language: French

Description: A tall, cylindrical or cone-shaped, smooth, soft goat’s and cow’s milk cheese with a greyish-blue rind and a rich, round flavour, made on farms inCharol(l)ais in Burgundy. It is a fresh cheese or may be matured for up to 2 weeks. That made with goat's milk is inclined to be at its best in spring and summer, while the cow's milk version can be eaten in other seasons. It is also a region of Burgundy and a breed of cattle.


Pronounced: shah-roh-leh
Ethnicity: French
Most frequent country: France
Most frequent region: Charollais in Burgundy
Also known as: Autun, Charolles

See places: French food and cuisine, Burgundy, Autun, Charollais

See foods and dishes: Charolais

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