WHEN IN MEAUX

Well it's got to be Brie. Surprisingly it's hard to find in the city. We did search out Le Maison de la Brie. You really have to if you're here in Meaux and like Brie. I really feel Maison de la Brie could have had ...... Brie! But tastings only at 15.30 in the afternoon. Say no more. Otherwise it was informative. 

Some of the many Brie de Meaux labels.

I did not realise the difference between 'Brie de Meaux' and 'Brie' apart from the endorsement from the committee that approve individual's production.  The difference is the fact that Brie de Meaux is only from the AOC area and uses unpasteurised milk whereas other Bries are not from the AOC and normally use pasteurised milk. Well there you go. The committee that approves the Brie, if you are a producer, do have a unique outfit. This guy is the Dude! He is the 'Grand Chambellan l'un des confondateurs de la Confrérie du Brie de Meaux'. With the hat.

M. Daniel Troublé.

The committee meet each year to enforce the standard of Brie producers. Nice hats. Yes surprisingly it does look like and has the same texture as a whole Brie.

The committee giving its verdict outside Cathédrale Sainte-Étienne de Meaux.