Epoisses de Bourgogne is a soft cow’s milk cheese produced in the village Époisses, France. Commonly called as Epoisses, the cheese has creamy, chewy and firm texture. With a distinctive soft red-orange colour, it is categoried as a smear-ripened cheese washed in marc de Bourgogne. It takes at least 6 weeks to mature fully.
Despite its pungent smell, the cheese has a spicy, sweet and salty flavour. It goes well with Trappist beer and Sauternes.
| Country | France |
| Region | Côte-d'Or, Époisses |
| Age | 6 weeks |
| Milk | Cow (Unpasteurized ) |
| Fat | |
| Classification | Soft |
| Strength | Characterful |
| Texture | chewy, creamy & firm |
| Flavour |
salty, spicy, sweet |
| Aroma |
pungent |