Le Délice de Bourgogne is a French triple-cream cheese that lands at 0 net carbs an ounce, which makes it one of the easiest indulgences to fit into a low-carb day. It is rich, buttery, and built for a cheese board. Below is what it actually is, why the carbs are a non-issue, where to find it in 2026, and how to serve it so it tastes its best.
I absolutely love cheese. One of the big reasons for living a low carb lifestyle is that you still can indulge in this yummy treat. I know my recipes tend to be full of cheese, but I just can't stop. When I'm not cooking with cheese I love to serve it up as a tasty snack. I easily get tired of cheddar and Monterey jack so I am always in search of new yummy cheeses out there. Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite new cheeses that I have found. It is called Le Délice De Bourgogne and I have seen it for sale at Costco and Trader Joe's. It is a rich flavorful cheese that tastes like a combination of creamy brie and tangy blue cheese. Since it is a super soft cheese I like to serve it as an appetizer with walnut halves and sliced zucchini. This cheese would also be a wonderful topping to a hearty soup like my Mushroom Bisque. Definitely give this cheese a try the next time you are out and about.
What makes it a triple-cream cheese
The richness is not an accident. Triple-cream means the cheese carries at least 75 percent butterfat in its dry matter, reached by blending crème fraîche into full-fat cow's milk before it sets. That is the line between this and a plain brie: brie is not enriched with cream, so a Délice tastes far more buttery and wears a thinner rind. The cheese comes from Fromagerie Lincet in Burgundy, a fifth-generation dairy where Jean Lincet created it in 1975. Small rounds are aged about a week, which is young enough that they can technically pass as Brillat-Savarin, the famous triple-cream it is modeled on. Larger rounds ripen two weeks or more. The soft white rind is a Penicillium bloom, the same family as brie, and it gives the cheese its gentle mushroom aroma.
Why it works for low-carb and keto
Cheese this fatty is close to a free food on a low-carb plan. A one-ounce serving runs 0 net carbs, about 11 grams of fat, 3 grams of protein, and 110 calories, with no sugar and no fiber to subtract. The macros are almost pure fat with a little protein, which is exactly the ratio a keto board wants. The single thing to keep an eye on is sodium, around 240 milligrams an ounce, plus the calorie density if you tend to keep cutting "just one more slice." Carbs, though, never enter the math.
Where to buy it in 2026
Trader Joe's is still the cheapest place to find it and the reason most people know the cheese, but the stock rotates. It is an import, so a store can carry it for months and then go without for weeks. Grab a couple when you see them. When Trader Joe's is out, the same Lincet cheese turns up reliably at Whole Foods, at Murray's Cheese (which also sells its own house "Murray's Delice," carried at some Kroger stores), and online through specialty grocers and Amazon. Prices swing by source and have crept up over the years, so check the shelf rather than trusting an old number; the specialty shops run well above Trader Joe's per pound for what is the same wheel.
How to serve it at its best
A few habits separate a great piece from a disappointing one, and they line up with what buyers complain about most. Pull it from the fridge about 30 minutes ahead so it warms to that oozy, spoonable texture; served cold it falls flat. If the rind tastes bitter to you, trim it. Expect it to read salty, which is the most common gripe, so pair it with something plain rather than salty. And if it hits you with a strong ammonia smell on opening, it is overripe; a fresh piece smells mild and earthy. On a low-carb board, set it next to parmesan crisps, walnut halves, cucumber rounds, and a little marinated mozzarella. The French move is to pour Champagne or a crisp white Burgundy like Chablis alongside it, where the acidity cuts the fat and resets your palate between bites.
Sources
Fromagerie Lincet, Délice de Bourgogne producer information, on origin and triple-cream method.
The Cheese Professor, Délice de Bourgogne profile and Trader Joe's cheese guide, 2026.
Carb Manager, Le Délice de Bourgogne nutrition (per 1 oz: 0 net carbs, 11 g fat, 110 cal, 240 mg sodium), 2026.
Vins de Bourgogne, regional cheese and wine pairing notes, on triple-cream and Champagne pairing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Le Délice de Bourgogne keto-friendly?
Yes. A one-ounce serving has 0 net carbs, about 11 grams of fat, 3 grams of protein, and 110 calories. Carbs are a non-issue with this cheese. The only things to watch are sodium, around 240 milligrams an ounce, and the rich calorie count.
What makes it a triple-cream cheese?
Triple-cream means at least 75 percent butterfat in the dry matter, reached by blending crème fraîche into full-fat cow's milk. That extra cream is why it tastes far richer than brie, which is not cream-enriched.
Does Trader Joe's still carry Le Délice de Bourgogne in 2026?
It does, but the stock rotates and can disappear for weeks at a time, since it is an import. If your store is out, the same Lincet cheese is reliably sold at Whole Foods, Murray's, and online.
Why does my Délice de Bourgogne smell like ammonia?
A strong ammonia smell means it is overripe. A fresh piece smells mild and mushroomy. Let it sit about 30 minutes at room temperature before serving, and trim the rind if you find it bitter.
