Les Frères Marchand Brillat-Savarin is an indulgent triple-cream cheese celebrated as the “foie gras of cheeses.”
A French Gourmet Legend
Created at the end of the 19th century by the Dubuc family in Seine-Maritime, this luxurious cheese was originally known as Excelsior or “Délice des Gourmets” and was reserved for prestigious banquets and fine gastronomic occasions.
In the 1930s, famed fromager Henri Androuët renamed it Brillat-Savarin in honour of Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, the French gastronome and author of The Physiology of Taste. Since then, it has become a symbol of refinement and decadence in French cheese culture.
Product Highlights
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Origin: Bourgogne (Burgundy), France
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Milk Type: Pasteurized cow’s milk
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Texture: Soft, creamy, and luscious (triple-cream style)
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Aging: 3 weeks to 1 month
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Flavour Profile: Buttery, rich, and fresh with a delicate lactic sweetness
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Aroma: Fresh cream and cultured butter
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Intensity: 2/5 (Mild and refined)
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Rind: Thin, white bloomy rind
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Strength: Mild and elegant — creamy, not overpowering
Pairing Notes
Brillat-Savarin is a delight on a cheese board, paired with Champagne or Pale Ale. It also complements Domaine Chandon Rosé or Viognier beautifully.
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Serve at room temperature for the creamiest texture.
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Enjoy with fresh baguette, ripe figs, or a drizzle of honey.