Doux De Montagne is mysterious! It’s a semi-soft cheese with a beautiful dark red, almost mahogany rind. I like her rind. That sounds rather dirty, doesn’t it? :-) But it’s a good solid rind, not one of those Am-I-supposed-to-eat-it-or-not-rinds.
Doux [You can call her Doux after you've gotten to know her. But you might want to address her as Ms. De Montagne at first. 
] has a very subtle smell, but when it’s in your mouth – it’s like a Charles Ives symphony of tastes. It’s salty, tart, and very quietly, a subtle and creamy sweetness. It’s a profound cheese.
The site http://iledefrancecheese.com/ has this to say about Doux De Montagne:
Ripened in the age-old tradition, Doux de Montagne ( Doo deh Mon-than-yeh) originates from the Monts du Velay region of France. Its name, word by word, means “soft” or “smooth (doux)” and mountain (montagne). It is a delightful cheese, and matches well with ales, light sparkling wines, and champagne. Try it sliced on a sandwich, or as part of a cheese platter. It’s also great as a snack before or after dinner.
Doux de Montagne is $18.99/lb. at Whole Foods. Heartily recommended!
