Pont l'Évêque

Pronounced pon lay-VECK

Pont l'Évêque is a washed-rind cow's milk cheese made in Normandy. It is similar to Livarot, with warm, buttery, savory flavors and tangy, fruity undercurrents. Legend has it that Pont l'Évêque was introduced by monks in the Pays d'Auge during the Middle Ages and it was known by its current placename by the seventeenth century. With its mild, milky, and grassy flavors, Pont l'Évêque is a prime example of the very high quality of French washed-rind cheeses. Each cheese weighs about 8 ounces.

Each cheese comes with a fromager note (describing the cheese with beverage pairing suggestions) and a cheese serving tag identifying its name, origin and milk type.