Brie
Stop 10 of 265 · France
One cheese on the loop, with something to drink beside
it, something for the driver, and the road either side.
The cheese
- Drink
- ChampagneBubbles and acidity against a fat bloomy rind.
- Driving
- Sparkling elderflowerBubbles and a little sweetness, which is what the wine brings.
- Eat with
- Baguette, with a green appleAcidic apple against the butterfat, and good bread underneath. Keep it plain.
A classic pairing — settled enough that it belongs to the region.
Brie on Wikipedia
The road
Arriving fromPoitiers106 km (66 mi) by road, about 1 h 26 min driving.
On toRilhac-Rancon104 km (65 mi) by road, about 1 h 28 min driving.
Every cheese on the loop has a drink for the driver as well as
one for the passengers. On a driving tour, somebody is always driving.