01 — Cheese & Dairy

Rodolphe Le Meunier

Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2007 and world cheesemaking champion, Rodolphe Le Meunier ages more than 300 varieties of cheese in his 7 ripening cellars in La Croix-en-Touraine, sourced from across France and Europe. Maison Vic is proud to be his exclusive distributor in Malta.
36 CATALOGUE REFERENCES
Cheese wheels resting on wooden shelves in a ripening cellar
Cheese wheels resting on spruce shelves in a traditional ripening cellar
Logs, wheels and pucks, raw or pasteurised milk, aged a minimum of 15 days in the Centre-Val de Loire and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Sainte-Maure de Touraine

Sainte-Maure de Touraine

G

PDO log-shaped cheese recognisable by the straw running through its centre. Light goaty aroma, mild on the palate.

Centre-Val de LoireRaw milk · 250g x6 · Aged 15 days
Mothais sur Feuille

Mothais sur Feuille

G

Wrinkled white rind set on a chestnut leaf, with characteristic woodland aromas.

Nouvelle-AquitaineRaw milk · 200g x6 · Aged 15 days
Rouleau de Touraine

Rouleau de Touraine

G

Ash-coated log with natural rind, soft texture, hazelnut notes.

Centre-Val de LoireRaw milk · 180g x6 · Aged 15 days
Rouleau au Poivre du Penja

Rouleau au Poivre du Penja

G

Ash-coated log rolled in white Penja pepper. Firm texture, spiced and tangy notes.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 180g x6 · 15 days
Smoked Log

Smoked Log

G

Log smoked over beechwood for 3 hours. Smooth, dense texture with a delicate smoky flavour.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 180g x6 · 15 days
Couronne de Touraine

Couronne de Touraine

G

Ash-coated ring with a melting texture, lightly salted. Creamy with hazelnut notes.

Centre-Val de LoireRaw milk · 170g x6 · 15 days
Fougette au Thym

Fougette au Thym

G

Finished with thyme essential oil. A perfect balance between the herb's freshness and the goat milk's gentle tang.

OccitanieRaw farmhouse · 150g x8 · 15 days
Pyramide de Touraine

Pyramide de Touraine

G

Light grey to blue-grey bloomy rind, clean cut, tangy and lightly salted with a firm texture.

Centre-Val de LoireRaw milk · 220g x6 · 15 days
Chevrette

Chevrette

G

Oval-shaped, white goat's cheese. Lightly creamy with a refined flavour.

Nouvelle-AquitaineRaw milk · 200g x8 · 15 days
Domino

Domino

G

Half-ashed, half-natural block — soft just beneath the rind, dense at the heart, with a pronounced flavour.

Hauts-de-FranceRaw farmhouse · 165g x6 · 15 days
Fer de Lance

Fer de Lance

G

Diamond-shaped, wrinkled soft rind, crumbly white paste with delicate hazelnut notes.

Nouvelle-AquitaineRaw milk · 160g x8 · 15 days
Galet de Touraine

Galet de Touraine

G

Wrinkled rind, crumbly white paste in the classic pebble-round shape. Creamy with hazelnut notes.

Centre-Val de LoireRaw milk · 150g x6 · 15 days
Quercyfeuille Romarin

Quercyfeuille Romarin

G

Finished with rosemary essential oil worked into the curd, giving Provençal notes over a firm texture.

OccitanieRaw farmhouse · 200g x8 · 15 days
Long Frais Blanc

Long Frais Blanc

G

Cylindrical and white, smooth, soft and melting texture straight through.

Centre-Val de LoireRaw milk · 340g x6
Long Frais Cendré

Long Frais Cendré

G

Cylindrical and ash-grey, smooth, soft and melting texture straight through.

Centre-Val de LoireRaw milk · 340g x6
Gachon à la Fleur de Sel

Gachon à la Fleur de Sel

G

Recognisable by its bevelled square shape. Salted with fleur de sel during preparation.

Nouvelle-AquitaineRaw milk · 80g x8 · 15 days
Petit Boyard

Petit Boyard

G

Named for the fort it resembles. Ivory rind, white paste, lightly soft just beneath the surface.

Nouvelle-AquitaineRaw milk · 140g x8 · 15 days
Le Moulin

Le Moulin

G

Named for the fort it resembles. Ivory rind, white paste, lightly soft just beneath the surface.

Centre-Val de LoireThermised · 80g x12 · 15 days
Bries, camemberts and triple-cream cheeses from Île-de-France, Centre-Val de Loire and Burgundy.
Brie Fermier

Brie Fermier

C

Ivory paste, downy rind, supple and glossy texture with a creamy taste and true terroir character.

Île-de-FrancePasteurised farmhouse · 1kg x2 · 25 days
Camembert de Normandie

Camembert de Normandie

C

PDO with a downy rind, smooth ivory paste. Honest, well-balanced flavour, ladled by hand.

NormandyRaw milk · 250g x6 · 25 days
Briau, Summer Truffle

Briau, Summer Truffle

C
Signature

Farmhouse brie filled with a house blend of Brillat paste and 3% summer truffle. Rich, well-rounded paste.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 1.2kg x2 · 25 days
Brillat-Savarin

Brillat-Savarin

C

Triple-cream cheese. Smooth white paste with fresh, buttery notes.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéPasteurised · 500g x6 · 10 days
Crémeux des Citeaux, Truffle

Crémeux des Citeaux, Truffle

C

Double-cream bloomy rind laced with summer truffle. Buttery aroma with fresh truffle notes.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéPasteurised · 200g / 1.5kg · 10 days
Gaperon with Garlic

Gaperon with Garlic

C

Flavoured with pepper and garlic. Crumbly paste with spiced notes and a distinct garlic character.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesPasteurised · 300g x6 · 18 days
Clair de Lune, Truffle

Clair de Lune, Truffle

C

Velvety, rich cow's milk cheese filled with summer truffle. Creamy profile with delicate lactic notes.

Nouvelle-AquitainePasteurised · 270g x6 · 21 days
Camembert with Calvados

Camembert with Calvados

C

Camembert washed in Calvados and coated in breadcrumbs. Grainy crust, soft heart, hint of apple.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 250g x4 · 18 days
Camembert aux Poivres

Camembert aux Poivres

C

Washed and rubbed with a blend of three peppers. Grainy crust, lightly spiced.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 250g x4 · 18 days
Briau Poivre

Briau Poivre

C

Bloomy-rind brie coated in cracked black pepper. Creamy paste, notes of mushroom and milk.

Île-de-FrancePasteurised · 1kg x2 · 25 days
Briau de Saison

Briau de Saison

C

Farmhouse brie filled with a house blend of mascarpone and fresh chives. Creamy, oniony and buttery.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 1.2kg x2 · 25 days
Fleur de Nuits

Fleur de Nuits

C

Enriched with cream during production. Velvety touch, mild and creamy texture.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéPasteurised · 200g x6 · 18 days
Pepino

Pepino

S

Sheep's milk, crottin-style. Rounded rind, creamy edge with a firmer centre and a pronounced flavour.

Nouvelle-AquitainePasteurised · 80g x12 · 18 days
Soffice di Bufala

Soffice di Bufala

B

Italian buffalo milk cheese, soft texture and a light flavour reminiscent of Mozzarella di Bufala.

ItalyPasteurised · 1.8kg x2 · 20 days
Clair de Lune

Clair de Lune

C

Velvety cow's milk cheese with a rich flavour. Creamy profile with delicate lactic notes.

Nouvelle-AquitainePasteurised · 270g x6 · 21 days
Clair de Lune, Wild Garlic

Clair de Lune, Wild Garlic

C

Coated in wild garlic, offering herbaceous notes while keeping the lactic character of the cow's milk.

Nouvelle-AquitainePasteurised · 270g x6 · 21 days
Clair de Lune, Black Garlic

Clair de Lune, Black Garlic

C

Filled with crushed black garlic, giving a sweet, buttery character to the creamy paste.

Nouvelle-AquitainePasteurised · 270g x6 · 21 days
Clair de Lune, Smoked

Clair de Lune, Smoked

C

Smoked over beechwood in-house. Silky texture with earthy, smoky aromas.

Nouvelle-AquitainePasteurised · 270g x6 · 21 days
Washed-rind cheeses from Burgundy, Alsace, Normandy and Haute-Savoie.
Époisses PDO

Époisses PDO

C

PDO cheese washed in Marc de Bourgogne. Orange-hued rind, subtle and honest flavour.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéPasteurised · 250g x8 · 18 days
Reblochon Fermier PDO

Reblochon Fermier PDO

C

Identified by its green casein mark. Pale yellow paste, creamy to almost flowing.

Haute-SavoieRaw milk · 550g x6 · 25 days
Munster with Cumin PDO

Munster with Cumin PDO

C

Studded with cumin seeds. Assertive aroma, lactic notes with a light aniseed finish.

Haut-RhinPasteurised · 800g x4 · 18 days
Langres PDO

Langres PDO

C

Orange rind, ivory paste. Soft just beneath the surface, firmer toward the heart.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéPasteurised · 250g x8 · 15 days
Maroilles PDO

Maroilles PDO

C

Orange rind with a distinctive aroma and a robust, full-bodied flavour.

Hauts-de-FranceThermised farmhouse · 720g x6 · 56 days
Livarot PDO

Livarot PDO

C

Recognisable by the five sedge-grass bands that wrap it. Bold, distinctly savoury character.

NormandyRaw milk · 500g x6 · 21 days
Délice, Washed in Chablis

Délice, Washed in Chablis

C

Washed in Chablis, lending a natural sweetness to this full-flavoured cheese.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéPasteurised · 200g x8 · 18 days
Taleggio PDO

Taleggio PDO

C

Soft paste ranging from white to ivory, orange rind. Delicate, fruity flavour.

ItalyPasteurised · 2kg x1 · 45 days
Soumaintrain

Soumaintrain

C

Washed in salted water. Mild with lactic notes, soft right through to the centre.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéPasteurised · 250g x6 · 12 days
Mountain tommes, PDO wheels, and our Comté selection — personally chosen wheel by wheel by Rodolphe Le Meunier and reserved a year in advance.
Comté PDO — 5 ages

Comté PDO — 5 ages

C
Signature

Selected by Rodolphe for its fruity, sweet character. Available aged 6-9 months, 12-14 months, 18 months, 24 months and 36 months.

Jura — Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéRaw milk · 35kg wheel / 5kg
Beaufort d'Alpage PDO

Beaufort d'Alpage PDO

C

Made from milk of cows grazed at high mountain pasture. Yellow, firm paste.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesRaw milk · 4.5kg x1 · 165 days
Cantal Fermier PDO

Cantal Fermier PDO

C

Rough natural rind, damp, dense paste. Complex hay and wildflower notes with a mineral finish.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesRaw milk · 4.5kg x1 · 245 days
Salers PDO

Salers PDO

C

Made exclusively from Salers cattle milk. Flaky, crumbly PDO paste with a rich, meaty flavour.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesRaw milk · 5kg x1 · 180 days
Morbier PDO

Morbier PDO

C

Identified by its central line of ash. Smooth texture, light cream and hazelnut notes.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéRaw milk · 6kg x1 · 60 days
Saint-Nectaire Fermier PDO

Saint-Nectaire Fermier PDO

C

Grey rind speckled with natural moulds, woodland aroma. Supple paste with pronounced terroir character.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesRaw farmhouse · 1.5kg x3 · 30 days
Tomme aux Fleurs

Tomme aux Fleurs

C

Coated in a mix of seven edible flowers. Notes of walnut and hay, firm, smooth paste.

BavariaPasteurised · 6kg x1 · 90 days
Vieille Mimolette

Vieille Mimolette

C

Rugged rind. Hard, crumbly paste, vivid orange, with roasted hazelnut and caramel notes.

Hauts-de-FrancePasteurised · 3.3kg x1 · 640 days
Abondance Fermière PDO

Abondance Fermière PDO

C

Celebrated mountain PDO with a golden rind. Soft, melting paste, fruity flavour, consistent texture.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesRaw farmhouse · 8kg x1 · 135 days
Tomme de Riom

Tomme de Riom

C

Auvergnat cheese made from raw farmhouse milk. Supple paste with a pronounced sense of terroir.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesRaw farmhouse · 140g x6 · 60 days
Tommette Brûlée

Tommette Brûlée

S

Made in the Pyrenees. White, supple, lightly fruity sheep's milk paste with an orange, black-speckled rind.

Nouvelle-AquitainePasteurised · 125g x6 · 180 days
Gouda Thym et Miel

Gouda Thym et Miel

C

A surprising gouda, perfumed and original with aromas of thyme and honey.

HollandPasteurised · 140g x6 · 45 days
Tomme du Jura, Espelette Pepper

Tomme du Jura, Espelette Pepper

C

Smooth, melting texture, lactic flavour lifted by Espelette pepper.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéRaw milk · 140g x6 · 60 days
Blues from Auvergne and England, alongside Rodolphe's own house creations.
Roquefort PDO

Roquefort PDO

S

Chosen for its gentler, more delicate profile — this PDO Roquefort shows a rich, melting ivory paste.

OccitanieRaw milk · 1.5kg x2 · 45 days
Bleu d'Auvergne PDO

Bleu d'Auvergne PDO

C

A great classic of the blues. PDO with woodland aromas, a creamy, smooth paste.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesPasteurised · 2.4kg x1 · 50 days
Fourme d'Ambert PDO

Fourme d'Ambert PDO

C

Cylindrical, ivory paste. Supple texture with a light, approachable flavour.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesPasteurised · 2kg x2 · 50 days
Mokableu

Mokableu

C
Signature

A Rodolphe original: a Bleu d'Auvergne matured beneath a coating of ground coffee.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 2.5kg x2 · 85 days
Bleu des Causses PDO

Bleu des Causses PDO

C

Ivory paste, deep mushroom aroma, salty and powerful flavour.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesPasteurised · 1.2kg x2 · 80 days
Colston Bassett Stilton

Colston Bassett Stilton

C

Buttery, spiced aromas beneath a wonderfully creamy paste.

EnglandPasteurised · 4kg x1 · 90 days
Bleu des Rochefort

Bleu des Rochefort

C

Blue-veined paste from Auvergne, smooth texture and a creamy finish.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesPasteurised · 140g x6 · 50 days
Bleu de Laqueuille

Bleu de Laqueuille

C

Lightly white-rinded, mild and lactic in flavour, with a smooth, unctuous paste.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesPasteurised · 1.2kg x2 · 60 days
Ginjazul

Ginjazul

C

A Rodolphe original: Bleu d'Auvergne macerated in Ginja, Portuguese cherry liqueur, and coated in cranberries.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 2.5kg x1 · 85 days
Fourme au Moelleux

Fourme au Moelleux

C

Fourme d'Ambert washed and soaked in sweet white wine, giving the paste a touch of sweetness.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 2kg x2 · 70 days
Bleu de Chèvre

Bleu de Chèvre

G

Grey, dry rind. Ivory paste with a melting texture and a good goaty flavour.

Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesPasteurised · 2kg x1 · 50 days
Ganix

Ganix

S

Made in the Pyrenees from sheep's milk. Thick, damp rind, crumbly paste with a light saltiness.

Nouvelle-AquitainePasteurised · 3kg x1 · 75 days
Capella di Buffala

Capella di Buffala

B

A blue made from buffalo milk, unctuous texture with a fairly mild flavour.

ItalyPasteurised · 3.5kg x1 · 60 days
Shropshire

Shropshire

C

The blue veining is coloured orange with annatto. Crumbly, melting texture reminiscent of butter.

EnglandPasteurised · 4kg x1 · 90 days
Catering and platter formats — cheese bites, COPO salad & cocktail range, cheese-topped crackers.
Spiced Cheese Bites

Spiced Cheese Bites

G

An aromatic blend of garlic, basil, coriander, turmeric and cumin.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 100g x6
Garlic & Fine Herbs Bites

Garlic & Fine Herbs Bites

G

A classic, refined blend pairing the strength of garlic with delicate herbs.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 100g x6
COPO Vieille Mimolette

COPO Vieille Mimolette

C

Vivid orange colour, roasted hazelnut flavour — perfect for cheese boards.

Hauts-de-FrancePasteurised · 100g x6
Goat's Cheese & Rosemary Crackers

Goat's Cheese & Rosemary Crackers

G

Cheese-topped cocktail biscuits, the ideal accompaniment for any cheese board.

FranceGourmet pouch
Amboisien, Rose Petals

Amboisien, Rose Petals

C

A creamy, delicately lactic cheese with a melting texture. Floral notes and colour for your platters.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 100g x6
Amboisien, Pepper & Pink Berries

Amboisien, Pepper & Pink Berries

C

Piquant, floral notes that pair beautifully with the paste's natural sweetness.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 100g x6
Cheese Bites, Fried Onion & Espelette Pepper

Cheese Bites, Fried Onion & Espelette Pepper

G

A bold, crunchy blend pairing the gentle heat of Espelette pepper with crisp fried onion.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 100g x6
Cheese Bites, Brown Sugar & Tasmanian Pepper

Cheese Bites, Brown Sugar & Tasmanian Pepper

G

An exotic, aromatic blend balancing sweetness against the bright heat of Tasmanian pepper.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 100g x6
Cheese Bites, Ginger & Thyme

Cheese Bites, Ginger & Thyme

G

The citrus freshness of ginger meets thyme in a surprising, well-balanced combination.

Centre-Val de LoirePasteurised · 100g x6
COPO Adarré

COPO Adarré

G

The gentleness of sheep's milk paired with the goaty character of goat's milk. A melting texture.

Nouvelle-AquitainePasteurised · 100g x6
COPO Tomme aux Fleurs

COPO Tomme aux Fleurs

C

Tomme coated in a mix of seven edible flowers, offering hazelnut flavours for a salad or platter.

BavariaPasteurised · 100g x6
COPO ZP Crystal

COPO ZP Crystal

C

The freshness of lemon lifted by pepper — a unique pairing for salads and platters.

BavariaPasteurised · 100g x6
Petit Théodore, Rum Raisins

Petit Théodore, Rum Raisins

C

Fresh cow's milk cheese surrounded by rum-soaked raisins. A surprising sweet-and-salty pairing.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéPasteurised · 110g x6
Petit Théodore, Truffle

Petit Théodore, Truffle

C

Fresh cow's milk cheese laced with summer truffle. Creamy texture, ideal for spreading.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéPasteurised · 110g x6
Crémeux des Augustins

Crémeux des Augustins

C

A cow's milk cheese that can be enjoyed warm, straight from the spoon. Ringed with spruce for a woody note.

Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéPasteurised · 250g x6 · 15 days
Hand-moulded churned butter from Normandy — the same producer Rodolphe has worked with for twenty years — plus his range of flavoured butters.
Salted Beurre de Baratte

Salted Beurre de Baratte

C

Cultured churned butter, salted with sea salt from the French coast. Rich flavour, notes of hazelnut.

Normandy250g x12 · 5kg block
Unsalted Beurre de Baratte

Unsalted Beurre de Baratte

C

Aromas developed through the slow maturation of Normandy cream.

Normandy250g x12 · 5kg block
Truffle Butter

Truffle Butter

C
Signature

One of the best-selling flavoured butters. Rich butter lifted by deep mushroom notes.

Centre-Val de Loire100g / 10g x60 / 3kg
Espelette Pepper Butter

Espelette Pepper Butter

C

Delicately spiced aroma — the butter's richness tempers the pepper's intensity.

Centre-Val de Loire100g / 10g x60 / 3kg
Seaweed Butter

Seaweed Butter

C

A blend of four seaweeds (dulse, wakame, sea lettuce, nori). Ideal with seafood and shellfish.

Centre-Val de Loire100g / 10g x60 / 3kg
Viking Salt Butter

Viking Salt Butter

C

Smoked salt, turmeric, onion and black pepper. Ideal with white meats and vegetables.

Centre-Val de Loire100g / 10g x60 / 3kg
Wild Garlic Butter

Wild Garlic Butter

C

Wild garlic gives this butter a herbaceous character reminiscent of classic snail butter.

Centre-Val de Loire100g / 10g x60 / 3kg
Madagascar Pepper Butter

Madagascar Pepper Butter

C

Malagasy black pepper: fruity, tobacco and woody notes, a perfect match for red meats.

Centre-Val de Loire100g / 10g x60 / 3kg
From an award-winning confiturier in the Pyrenees — the perfect companion to any cheese board.
Blackcurrant & Juniper Berry

Blackcurrant & Juniper Berry

Blackcurrant, juniper, candied apricot and orange. Pairs beautifully with washed-rind cheeses (Époisses, Munster).

Nouvelle-Aquitaine1.2kg
Raspberry with Herbes de Provence

Raspberry with Herbes de Provence

An unexpected pairing — works beautifully with full-flavoured cheeses like Tomme de Fontenay.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine1.2kg
Pear, White Wine & Cumin

Pear, White Wine & Cumin

Pairs with blue cheeses such as Fourme d'Ambert.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine1.2kg
Fig & Crushed Walnut

Fig & Crushed Walnut

Figs, crushed walnuts, rum and vanilla. A perfect match for Roquefort.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine1.2kg
Strawberry with Balsamic Vinegar

Strawberry with Balsamic Vinegar

Strawberries, balsamic vinegar and three peppers. Ideal alongside Brillat-Savarin.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine1.2kg
Rodolphe Le Meunier, Meilleur Ouvrier de France
Fromagerie
Rodolphe Le Meunier

7 ripening cellars in La Croix-en-Touraine, specialising in small-format, soft, natural-rind cheeses.

Normandy pasture where the butter cream is sourced
Butter
Normandy Producer

Hand-moulded churned butter, selected by Rodolphe nearly twenty years ago and sent out across the world.

Key
G · C · S

G = goat's milk   C = cow's milk   S = sheep's milk. Each card's badge shows the milk origin used in the source catalogue.