Try this French washed-rind cheese when you want a gentle tang and a texture that softens as it ripens.
Why choose it
- Washed rind — tended as the cheese matures, which is where the character comes from
- Creamy surface — soft right under the rind where the flavor concentrates
- Firm, melty center — a paste that loosens as the cheese ages
What do I receive? See package for net weight.
Suggested Pairing: Le Chai Duchet Mâcon-Villages 2023 and Firehook Sea Salt Crackers.
Product details & serving guidance
Le Pico Germain is a washed rind cheese from the French countryside, with a slightly downy rind and a center that keeps changing as it matures. Young, it is mild and creamy at the surface; as it sits, the paste softens toward a firm, melty middle.
Washed rind — tended as the cheese matures, which is where the character comes from
Creamy surface — soft right under the rind where the flavor concentrates
Firm, melty center — a paste that loosens as the cheese ages
Mild and authentic — gentle enough for a first washed rind, with a quiet tang
French farmhouse style — made in the way of the French terroirs
How to enjoy Serve it at room temperature with a crusty baguette and something crisp and acidic alongside, like cornichons or a green apple. A dry white from the Loire keeps it in balance.
A gentle introduction to washed rinds, and a good one to keep for the people who insist they do not like them.
Storage: Keep refrigerated and follow package instructions. For cut cheese, ask our team for serving and storage guidance.
Arlington pickup: Order online for pickup at 4508 Cherry Hill Rd, Arlington, VA 22207. Call 703-525-0990 for help choosing.
Buy 6 bottles of regularly priced (not on sale) wines and receive 5% off.
Buy 12 and receive 10% off.
Email sale wines do not combine nor count towards the above discount.
