Comté, Bleu d'Auvergne, Camembert and Brillat-Savarin: discover the French cheeses we bring straight from France.
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In France, a meal is not complete without cheese. At Madeleine, we bring that tradition to Beaufort Street with cheeses that come straight from France, selected for their character, their terroir and their place in French culinary history.
Comté (Franche-Comté). Made from raw cow's milk and aged 12 to 18 months in Jura cellars. Firm, nutty and buttery, with alpine depth and sweetness.
Bleu d'Auvergne (Auvergne). Pasteurised cow's milk, aged four to six weeks in natural caves. Creamy and earthy, with balanced salt and blue veining.
Camembert (Normandy). Pasteurised cow's milk, aged three to five weeks. Creamy and earthy, with a soft bloomy rind and a rich, buttery finish.
Brillat-Savarin (Burgundy). A pasteurised triple-cream cow's milk cheese, aged one to two weeks. Luxuriously rich and buttery, with delicate cream aromas.
Our cheese plate comes with fruits and a selection of crackers, with one, two, three or four cheeses: $18, $26, $34 or $42. Enjoy it as a snack with a glass of wine, to share at the start of the evening, or the French way, between the main course and dessert.
French cheese also runs through our menu: a Comté espuma with ratatouille, a goat cheese soufflé, and a pickled beetroot and candied walnut salad with blue cheese.
Ask our team for a wine to match: Champagne with Brillat-Savarin, a sweet Sauternes with Bleu d'Auvergne, a Pommeau from Normandy with Camembert, or a crisp white with Comté. Our sommelier will be happy to guide you.
No passport needed, just a table on Beaufort Street. Let us welcome you with French cooking, French wine and the warmth of a Parisian bistro, right here in Highgate.
