Fougerus

This cheese is a version of Coulommiers, a Brie-style cheese, made by Robert Rouzaire, of Tournan, near Meaux, in the Ile-de-France. It takes its name from the fern leaf draped across its top. Versions made for export to the United States are made from pasteurized cow's milk. It is produced in small 1.5 lb. wheels.

Farm/Company:
Cheesemaker:	Robert Rouzaire
Proprietor:
Affineur:	Jean d'Alos
City, State:
Region:	Ile-de-France
Country:	France
Milk:	Pasteurized Cow
Rennet:	Traditional
Rind:	Bloomy with a fern leaf
Texture:	Soft
Aging:	Under 60 days
Size(s):	1.5 pound wheel

Wine Pairings: Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

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