Crèmerie Delacour

At Crèmerie Delacour, the "menu" consists of an ever-evolving selection of carefully aged cheeses, each representing the pinnacle of French affinage expertise. The shop specializes in fromages affinés—cheeses that have been aged under controlled conditions to develop optimal flavor, texture, and aroma. This meticulous aging process, overseen by skilled affineurs, transforms good cheese into exceptional cheese.

The selection spans France's diverse cheese-making regions, offering everything from soft, bloomy-rind varieties to firm, aged mountain cheeses. You'll find creamy cow's milk cheeses from Normandy, pungent washed-rind varieties from Burgundy, delicate goat cheeses from the Loire Valley, and robust sheep's milk options from the Pyrenees. Each cheese is selected at peak ripeness, ensuring you experience it at its absolute best.

The shop's signature offering—plateaux sur mesure (custom platters)—represents the ultimate expression of their expertise. Rather than offering standardized selections, the affineurs work collaboratively with customers to design personalized cheese boards. They consider your preferences, the occasion, seasonal availability, and the number of guests to create balanced compositions that showcase complementary flavors, textures, and milk types. These bespoke platters might include a soft triple-cream cheese, a semi-firm tomme, an aged hard cheese, a blue variety, and a fresh chèvre—each selection purposeful and harmonious.

The staff's deep knowledge extends beyond the cheeses themselves to encompass proper serving temperatures, ideal accompaniments, wine pairings, and storage techniques. This educational approach ensures that customers not only purchase exceptional cheese but also understand how to present and enjoy it properly. Whether you're assembling a casual apéritif or planning an elaborate cheese course, Crèmerie Delacour provides both the products and the expertise to elevate your experience.