St Marcellin IGP by Les Freres Marchand

Les Frères Marchand Saint-Marcellin is a small, delicate cheese from the Dauphiné region in southeastern France, renowned for its creamy texture and rustic charm. Once a humble farmhouse cheese, it’s now an emblem of French gastronomy — simple, soft, and irresistibly rich.

About the Cheese

Originating in the village of Saint-Marcellin (Isère), this cheese has earned IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée)status, protecting its traditional production methods. It’s made from cow’s milk and matured until the rind develops a natural, slightly wrinkled bloom and the paste turns soft and yielding.

• Origin: Isère, Rhône-Alpes, France
• Certification: IGP (Protected Geographical Indication)
• Milk Type: Cow’s milk (usually pasteurized)
• Texture: Soft and creamy when young, runny and rich when matured
• Aging: 2 to 4 weeks
• Flavour Profile: Mild, buttery, and nutty with gentle mushroom and earthy notes
• Aroma: Lactic and slightly yeasty
• Intensity: 2/5 (Mild and balanced)
• Rind: Thin, natural bloomy rind, edible
• Shape: Small round (~80g–100g per piece)
  

Serving & Pairing

Serve Saint-Marcellin at room temperature to reveal its full creaminess.

• Ideal on a cheese board, spread over fresh baguette, or baked in a ramekin until molten.
• Pairs beautifully with white Rhône wines, Viognier, or light reds like Beaujolais.
• Complements honey, nuts, and dried fruits.