St Marcellin Etoile, Cows Milk, 80g

St Marcellin Etoile Cheese is 80g of St Marcellin Étoile, a tiny individual French cow’s milk cheese from the Dauphiné, presented in its ceramic baking dish. St Marcellin Etoile cheese is the most intimate individual French cheese. As a result, the 80g format is the entire individual portion — baked or served at room temperature. Furthermore, baking at 180°C for 10 minutes creates a warm, runny centrepiece. In particular, the ceramic Étoile dish makes this perfect for serving directly at the table.

About St Marcellin Etoile Cheese

We source French soft cheese from specialist affineurs and fermier producers across Normandy, Burgundy, Savoie and the Rhône-Alpes. In particular, fermier production means the cheese is made on the farm with a single herd. As a result, a Camembert de Normandie fermier is a fundamentally different product from a supermarket version. Furthermore, the great washed-rind cheeses of France — Epoisses, Munster, Langres and Livarot — have a pungency and depth no other cheese style matches. However, soft cheeses are at their best at room temperature — allow 45 to 60 minutes out of the fridge before serving. In particular, AOP and DOP certification guarantees genuine French origin. Additionally, every cheese here benefits from the finest bread and a complementary wine. That commitment to fermier quality defines every soft French cheese we offer. That is why this product from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses even the most discerning cheese lovers.

Why Choose St Marcellin Etoile Cheese From Us

Using French soft and washed-rind cheese well requires one essential habit: patience. In contrast to serving straight from the fridge, soft cheese at room temperature has an entirely different flavour and texture. As a result, always remove soft cheese at least 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Furthermore, a ripe Brie or Camembert should wobble and feel almost liquid at the centre. However, washed-rind cheeses smell considerably stronger than they taste — the aroma is a poor guide to the flavour. In particular, the Langres crater is designed to receive Champagne or Burgundy at the table. Moreover, baking Vacherin, Camembert or St Marcellin at 180°C creates a molten experience. Additionally, always serve on a board with good bread — nothing else is needed. That room temperature patience and good bread define how to serve these magnificent cheeses.

How to Serve St Marcellin Etoile Cheese

To get the very best from it:

• Bake in the ceramic dish at 180°C for 10 minutes until warm and almost liquid at the centre.
• Serve at room temperature on bread for a more direct preparation.
• Furthermore, serve alongside a green salad with walnuts and lardons for a bistro starter.
• Additionally, pair with Condrieu or Saint-Joseph for the authentic Dauphiné experience.

Perfect Pairings

This product pairs beautifully with:

• Good French bread or Dauphiné walnut bread alongside.
• A glass of Condrieu, Saint-Joseph or a good Crozes-Hermitage alongside.
• Walnut oil, honey or a light vinaigrette salad alongside.
• Good salad leaves and lardons for the bistro preparation.

Storage: Keep refrigerated. Furthermore, consume within 5 to 7 days, checking the use-by date. However, always remove from the fridge 45 to 60 minutes before serving. Soft cheese is at its best at full room temperature.

However you serve it, St Marcellin Etoile Cheese brings a character that only genuine artisan cheese can deliver. Moreover, great cheese always rewards good bread, the right wine and serving at room temperature.