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Issuing from the Epoisses family and other Bourgogne brandy-washed cheeses, Chambertin is a little higher placed than the others:  this is because the refining process is longer, making the cheese under the rind creamy and more compact at its centre.  While it gives off a persistent aroma, the Chambertin savours result in an appealing, characterful and subtle assembly involving salt, sugar, milk fragrance, and a slightly near-metallic taste …