A guide to Délice de Bourgogne — the rich, buttery triple-cream cheese from Burgundy. What makes it so decadent and how to serve it.
Délice de Bourgogne is one of France's most indulgent triple-cream cheeses — a soft, bloomy-rind round from Burgundy enriched with cream until it's almost impossibly buttery and lush. If you love a decadent, melt-in-the-mouth cheese, this is one to seek out.
What Délice de Bourgogne Is
Délice de Bourgogne is a soft, bloomy-rind cow's-milk cheese from the Burgundy (Bourgogne) region of France. Like Brillat-Savarin, it's a triple-cream cheese, made by enriching the milk with crème fraîche so its fat content is very high. This produces a cheese of extraordinary richness, with a thin, downy white rind and a thick, creamy, ivory paste. It's a relatively modern cheese, created to showcase the lush style of triple-creams.
Why It's So Decadent
The defining feature of Délice de Bourgogne is its richness, which comes from the added cream — specifically crème fraîche, which lends a fresh, tangy note alongside the buttery indulgence. With a fat content well above that of an ordinary brie, the cheese has a sumptuous, almost whipped texture and a flavor that balances pure richness with a pleasant tang, keeping it from being cloying.
Flavor and Texture
Délice de Bourgogne has a soft, dense, intensely creamy paste beneath a bloomy white rind. The flavor is rich, buttery, and milky, with a fresh, tangy edge from the crème fraîche and gentle mushroomy notes from the rind. As it ripens, the texture softens toward melting and the flavor deepens. It's decadent and luxurious, with the tang providing balance — a crowd-pleaser for lovers of soft, rich cheeses.
How to Serve Délice de Bourgogne
Serve Délice de Bourgogne at room temperature, spread thickly on crusty bread, baguette, or crackers. Its richness pairs beautifully with fresh fruit, especially berries and grapes, and with sparkling wine. It makes a luxurious centerpiece for a cheese board and is wonderful with a little honey or fruit preserve. Like other triple-creams, it's best eaten as is rather than cooked, so its texture can shine.
Pairings
Délice de Bourgogne pairs classically with Champagne and sparkling wine, whose acidity and bubbles cut the richness, as well as with crisp white wines and the wines of Burgundy. On the plate, fresh berries, grapes, figs, and honey complement its buttery tang.
Buying and Storing
Délice de Bourgogne is sold as rich, soft rounds. Choose one that's supple and ripe for the lushest texture. Keep it wrapped in the fridge and bring it to room temperature before serving so it turns soft and creamy. As a soft, rich cheese, it's best eaten within a week or so.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Délice de Bourgogne?
A soft, bloomy-rind triple-cream cheese from Burgundy, enriched with crème fraîche for an exceptionally rich, buttery texture.
How is it different from Brillat-Savarin?
Both are French triple-creams; Délice de Bourgogne is from Burgundy and made with crème fraîche, giving it a fresh, tangy edge. They're similar in style and richness.
What do you drink with Délice de Bourgogne?
Champagne or sparkling wine is the classic pairing, balancing the cheese's richness with acidity and bubbles.