What is Bleu de Gex Haut-Jura?
A mild, creamy blue cow’s milk cheese from the Jura mountains, easily recognised by the word “Gex” embossed on its rind. Made in large flat wheels from raw milk of Montbéliarde cows grazing on high Jura pastures, it is aged for 3–4 months in natural cellars. One of France’s oldest blue cheeses, it is gentler and less salty than Roquefort or Bleu d’Auvergne, with a distinctive bitter finish from the Jura flora.
Taste, aroma, and texture
Semi-soft and slightly crumbly yet supple, with a dense, slightly oily paste. Fine blue-green veins are evenly distributed throughout. The natural rind is greyish-white, with the “Gex” embossing serving as the key identifying mark.
Earthy notes are dominant. Fruity, lactic, animal, and herbal notes are all clearly present in balanced measure, creating a complex bouquet. No smoky character. Milder overall than most French blue cheeses.
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See your personal matchHow to enjoy it
- Served on cheese boards with apples or pears.
- Melted into mild blue cheese sauces.
- Crumbled over salads or roasted potatoes.
What pairs with Bleu de Gex Haut-Jura?
Classic serving companions from the Cheesepedia catalog.
- Grissini
- Butter Cracker
- Salted Cracker
- Whole Wheat Cracker
- Mini Sesame Bagel
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See wine pairings for Bleu de Gex Haut-JuraStory and origin
Produced by monks in the Jura mountains since the 14th century and historically associated with the Gex monastery. It is one of France’s oldest documented blue cheeses. It received AOC status in 1977 and PDO status in 1996.
Storage and serving
- Store in the fridge, wrapped in cheese paper.
- Air travel: suitable only for short trips if sealed and kept cold.
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