We take every care to mature our cheese in our ripening rooms but how ripe it is when you enjoy it is up to you.
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Young: 35 days or more before the Use By Date
Your Le Rustique Camembert is only slightly matured; it is a young cheese, its texture is quite firm and its flavour is light and fresh.
Ripe: Between 35 and 20 days before the Use By Date
Your Le Rustique Camembert is ripe. Its texture is soft and melt-in-the-mouth and its distinctive flavour has developed.
Mature: 20 days before the Use By Date
Your Le Rustique Camembert is now mature and its distinctive flavour is more pronounced. The texture is now very creamy, soft and melting.
NB: You can find the Use By Date printed on the side of the box.
We recommend storing your Le Rustique Camembert in its original packaging in a fridge set to between 4 and 8°C.
To enjoy your Camembert at its best, remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.