Flavour : citrusy, full-flavored, nutty, spicy
Aroma : pungent, strong

Livarot is a raw cow's milk cheese from Normandy, France. The cheese is also called "The Colonel" because of the five strips of raffia that encircle the cheese, similar to the one worn on a French army colonel's uniform. Livarot has a soft and golden paste with little holes and springy texture.
The taste is nutty, melting in the mouth, to release flavours of a salty lemon and spiciness. The texture is creamy, smooth and quite runny at room temperature. Each wheel is washed in brine, coloured in annatto and matured for up to two months in warm, humid cellars to develop the flavours.
It tastes excellent with crusty bread and fruits or added to vegetable, fruit salads, soups and gratins. Livarot goes well with a red wine, Calvados, Normandy cider or even a traditional French hard cider.

Country of origin : France
Region of origin : Normandy
Milk type : cow
Pasteurised : no
Cheese type : washed rind
Fat content : 40%