Let's start with the Le 1608, including tasting notes and a brief history.
Le 1608 is named to commemorate the year in which a few hundred cow's from Normandy were imported from France. These few animals brought to Canada between 1608 to 1670 gave rise to the Canadian Race. Of the original 500 heads in 1900 the population remains near the same.They were reimplanted in Charlevoix in 2007. 2 herds (the Hengil Farm and the Farm Lyne Breton) are in production on the plains of Charlevoix. L' Development association of the Canadian race in Charlevoix was created in order to support the development of this patrimonial race.
Appearance and taste: Le 1608 develops a pale orange exterior that is washed with brine while ripening. Developing a full, barny aroma, the paste tastes nutty at the rind and has a complex, fruity flavour that emerges from its melt-in-the mouth texture. The pleasant tang of the long finish clinches this cheese's spot as a new Canadian favourite. (Courtesy of Sue Riedl)
Most wheels are aged two to three months and never beyond six months.
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