Description
Morbier cheese
Morbier is an AOP cheese. AOP stands for “Appellation d’Origine Protégée” or protected designation of origin. This label ensures that the cheese is made according to its traditions. It has to be produced in a certain region, according to specific processes, and packaged in a specific way. This region of France is also famous for making Comté cheese.
To preserve the milk, cheesemakers would traditionally sprinkle the leftover curds from the Comté process with ash or soot to keep flies away. The next morning, fresh curd was layered on top to make a full wheel of cheese. The layer of soot created Morbier’s signature stripe, and it remains today as a nod to the history and tradition of this cheese.
The wheels are pressed and washed with brine, giving them a subtle orange color.
Morbier is pungent and nutty, best enjoyed with warm bread, roasted onions, and a crunchy cornichon.
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