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In order to develop the characteristic dark orange rind, Époisses is washed with brine for several weeks then finished with wine or brandy. In the Artisanal Premium Cheese caves we continue the \u003cem\u003eaffinage\u003c\/em\u003e process, washing our Époisses several times with Burgundy brandy. This extra washing deepens the flavors of the cheese and guarantees a spoonable, silky paste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foodworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":914193423,"sku":"PC-10595","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Epoisses_01.jpg?v=1726514137"},{"product_id":"pont-leveque","title":"Pont l'Évêque","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePont l'Évêque\u003c\/strong\u003e is a washed-rind cow's milk cheese made in Normandy. It is similar to Livarot, with warm, buttery, savory flavors and tangy, fruity undercurrents. 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