Flavour : savory, tangy
Aroma : stinky, strong

Munster is a soft washed rind cheese made from raw milk produced by cows living in the regions between Alsace, Lorraine and Franche-Comté in France. The name Munster is derived from the little town of Munster where Vosgian abbeys and monasteries used to make this cheese since the Middle Ages.
Munster have a red coating on the rind that is slightly humid due to repeated washings. The rind is also responsible for a strong, penetrating aroma and tangy taste. The best Munster cheeses are produced in the summer and autumn when the cows graze on the ''high stubble'' of the Vosges.
The soft and creamy cheese also comes flavoured with cumin and tastes best when accompanied with a good beer. Gewurztraminer or full-bodied red wines nicely complement Munster.

Country of origin : France
Region of origin : Alsace
Milk type : cow
Pasteurised : no
Cheese type : washed rind
Fat content : 45%