The French gourmet cheese Affidélice is washed with the French Chablis, a prestigious white wine of Burgundy to establish a very rich, aromatic profile.
Slightly smaller than its popular sibling Epoisse, Affidélice is washed in Chablis instead of marc. This distinction gives a slightly sweet, gentler punch to the finish of Affidélice than the Epoisse.
During the maturation of Affidélice, the yellow-orange color will become stronger growing from the heart of the cheese. Near to maturity, the pigmentation will be more constant, and the flavors of Burgundy will surface. The cheese is soft and can be spooned, and Affidelice has a concentrated richness and a creamy texture.
In order to comply with US FDA regulation for export to the USA the maturation of this cheese has been extended to over 60 days.