Grand Noir
The Basics
| Make | Soft | ||||
| Sub Make | Predominantly Rennet set cheese for further ripening | ||||
| Post-Make | External mould/yeast ripened, Internal (blue) mould | ||||
| Sub Post-Make | Natural rind | ||||
| Typical age profile | Aged | ||||
| Approximate weight(s) | 2.5 kg | ||||
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| Geographical origin | Germany | ||||
| Protected status | No | ||||
| Species of milking animal | Cow | ||||
| Breed of cow | N/A | ||||
| Raw/pasteurised milk | Pasteurised | ||||
| Vegetarian/animal rennet | Microbial | ||||
| Commonly encountered variations | Wheel |
The Story
Made by : Käserei Champignon Hofmeister, Grand Noir cheese is ripened in unique conditions allowing selected cultures to flourish – A maturation method we call “Affinage Noir”. This creates a distinctive dark blue marbling, an exceptional creamy texture and a luxuriously smooth melt.
It has won “Best of Class 2022” at the World Championship Cheese Contest, Silver Medal at the World Championship Cheese Contest in 2024, Grand Gold at the Frankfurt International Trophy in 2024, Bronze ate the ICDA in 2025.
The Character
Grand Noir cheese is a premium, creamy yellow-white semi-soft cheese with even striations of blue mould throughout. A luscious and creamy premium blue cheese. GRAND NOIR has an elegant blue flavour with an incomparably smooth consistency and extraordinary mouthfeel.
Grand Noir is defined by its dark blue marbling, a distinctive aromatic taste, a delicate melt, and a rich creaminess, which is designed for sophisticated cheese enjoyment, ideal for premium cheese platters.
Perfect Partners
Pair it with a bold red wine or champagne. Serve it at room temperature with walnuts, pear, dark chocolate, candied ginger, dried fruits, or sweet & spicy jams. Dice into salads, slice over potatoes or steak or pair with rich chocolate for dessert.