Bleu de Gex
creamy, semi-soft blue cheese made from unpasteurized milk in the Jura region of France
Bleu de Gex (French pronunciation: [blø də ʒɛks] ; also Bleu du Haut-Jura or Bleu de Septmoncel) is a creamy, semi-soft blue cheese made from unpasteurized milk in the Jura region of France.
It is named after the Pays de Gex, a historical region in what is now France and Switzerland. During production, Penicillium roqueforti mold is introduced and the unwashed curds are loosely packed. It is then aged for at least three weeks. To meet Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée guidelines, it must contain only the milk of Montbéliard cows. It is milder and younger than the majority of French blue cheeses. Each wheel is stamped with the word "Gex".
The exclusive production area for commercial Bleu de Gex cheese was established by a ruling of the Tribunal of Nantua on 26 July 1935. This area extends from Le Grand-Abergement (Ain) to Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux (Jura). It was confirmed by a decree on 20 September 1977 and has benefited from PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status since 21 June 1996.
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