Brie de Meaux PDO
Rich. Bulgey. Mushroomy.
Regular price £6.80Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | France, Ile-de-France |
| style texture | Bloomy rind, soft |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Raw |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Sparkling rosé and light-to-medium-bodied red wines |
Brie de Meaux promises a luxurious experience, with its rich, creamy texture gliding smoothly over the palate.
This famous cheese, hailing from the Ile de France just outside Paris, is renowned for its full-flavoured profile with complex savoury and mushroomy notes.
Celebrated since the time of Charlemagne, Brie de Meaux was famously crowned the ‘king of cheeses’ by Talleyrand at the 1814 Congress of Vienna.
Made from raw milk, it takes 25 liters to produce a single 3kg wheel. The curd is hand-ladled, drained, and aged for 6-8 weeks, resulting in a cheese with delightful mushroomy and vegetable undertones and a smooth, velvety texture.
Cheesemaker: Dongé
The Dongé family, celebrated for their artisan expertise, has been crafting Brie de Meaux since 1930.
Founded by Étienne Dongé, the dairy is now operated by the third generation, Luc and Jean-Michel Dongé.
Widely regarded as the finest Brie makers, they have achieved the prestigious Medaille d’Or nine times since 2000 — an accolade usually awarded only once in a lifetime.
As one of the last seven producers of authentic Brie de Meaux, the Dongé family adheres to traditional methods to ensure each wheel maintains its time-honoured quality. Their dedication to excellence and heritage makes every bite of their Brie de Meaux a testament to their unparalleled craftsmanship.
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
Due to small-scale production and logistical delays certain cheeses and condiments may be unavailable. We'll substitute them with similar products as needed. You can specify if you are happy with substitutions on the Cart page.
DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
When placing an order, please make sure to provide:
- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Our checkout system allows you to pick a date in the future to receive your delivery.
Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
