Quick Answer: Our top pick for brie on a charcuterie board is Fromager d'Affinois (4.4 out of 5). Best value: Trader Joe's Brie. We ranked 7 widely sold options on how they work on a board, published taste tests and awards, ingredients, value and how easy they are to find.
Brie at the grocery store runs from mild and chalky to rich and mushroomy. These are the brands that come out best in published tastings, ranked for a cheese board.
How we ranked these: these are researched picks, not a side-by-side tasting. We scored each product on published taste tests and awards, its ingredient list, price and where you can buy it, plus how that style of product behaves on a board. Sources are listed at the end, and the full method is on our buying guides hub. Prices and stock last checked September 2026.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best overall: Fromager d'Affinois ($$) | ★★★★½ 4.4 |
| Best value: Trader Joe's Brie ($) | ★★★★☆ 3.8 |
The full ranking
| Product | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fromager d'Affinois ($$) | ★★★★½ 4.4 | The crowd-pleaser |
| 2. Président Brie ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | Reliable everyday brie |
| 3. Marin French Cheese Co. Petite Crème ($$) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 | Small-wheel boards |
| 4. Supreme Brie ($$) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 | Rich and mild |
| 5. Trader Joe's Brie ($) | ★★★★☆ 3.8 | Budget brie |
| 6. Ile de France Brie ($) | ★★★★☆ 3.8 | Mini wheels |
| 7. Saint Angel Triple Cream ($$) | ★★★½☆ 3.7 | Triple-crème lovers |
1. Fromager d'Affinois
★★★★½ 4.4 out of 5 · Best overall · Best for: The crowd-pleaser · $$ mid-range
Tasting Table's top grocery brie, with the most complex flavor and exceptional creaminess. Technically it is not brie: the milk is ultrafiltered, which makes it richer and faster to make. (Source: Wikipedia.)
- Why we like it: Extremely creamy. Top-ranked.
- Keep in mind: Very soft, so it spreads when warm.
- Where to buy: Cheese counters, Whole Foods, most grocery.
2. Président Brie
★★★★☆ 4.2 out of 5 · Best for: Reliable everyday brie · $ budget
Slightly more mushroomy than most grocery brie, and Sporked's pick for baked brie because it melts beautifully. (Source: Tasting Table.)
- Why we like it: Everywhere. Consistent.
- Keep in mind: Texture not the creamiest.
- Where to buy: Nearly every grocery store.
3. Marin French Cheese Co. Petite Crème
★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5 · Best for: Small-wheel boards · $$ mid-range
A small triple-crème brie from the country's oldest cheese company, founded in 1865. It won a bronze medal at the 2025 World Cheese Awards. (Source: California Dairy Magazine.)
- Why we like it: American, award-winning. Board-sized wheels.
- Keep in mind: Less common in the East.
- Where to buy: Grocery cheese case, West Coast especially.
4. Supreme Brie
★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5 · Best for: Rich and mild · $$ mid-range
An American-made brie from Savencia that Tasting Table ranked fourth for its ultra-fresh, mild flavor and ultra-rich texture. (Source: Savencia Cheese USA.)
- Why we like it: Very creamy. Mild.
- Keep in mind: Less complex than French options.
- Where to buy: Most grocery stores.
5. Trader Joe's Brie
★★★★☆ 3.8 out of 5 · Best value · Best for: Budget brie · $ budget
Reviews split by product: Sporked scored the Brie Log 10 out of 10, while Tasting Table ranked the Double Cream Brie last as mild and less creamy. The price is hard to beat.
- Why we like it: Very cheap.
- Keep in mind: Mixed reviews.
- Where to buy: Trader Joe's.
6. Ile de France Brie
★★★★☆ 3.8 out of 5 · Best for: Mini wheels · $ budget
A dependable French brie; Sporked praised its minis as gooey and funky.
- Why we like it: Good value.
- Keep in mind: Fewer standout reviews.
- Where to buy: Grocery cheese case.
7. Saint Angel Triple Cream
★★★½☆ 3.7 out of 5 · Best for: Triple-crème lovers · $$ mid-range
Tasting Table's runner-up, described as ridiculously creamy with a tangy complexity near the rind.
- Why we like it: Very rich.
- Keep in mind: Triple crème, so richer than classic brie.
- Where to buy: Grocery cheese case.
How the scores break down
Each product is scored 1 to 5 on five things, then weighted: how it works on a board (30%), published taste tests and awards (25%), ingredients (15%), value (15%) and how easy it is to find (15%).
| Product | On the board | Reviews and awards | Ingredients | Value | Easy to find | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fromager d'Affinois | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4.4 |
| Président Brie | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.2 |
| Marin French Cheese Co. Petite Crème | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4.0 |
| Supreme Brie | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 |
| Trader Joe's Brie | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3.8 |
| Ile de France Brie | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.8 |
| Saint Angel Triple Cream | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.7 |
What to look for on the label
Label check: A soft, giving feel through the wrapper and a white rind with faint reddish-brown flecks, not grey and not shrunken away from the paste.
Skip: Pre-cut brie wedges in plastic. They dry at the cut faces. Buy a small wheel instead.
For what brie pairs with and how to serve it, see the brie guide. To see every ranked guide, visit our charcuterie buying guides.
Brie questions
What is the best grocery store brie?
Fromager d'Affinois ranked first in Tasting Table's test. For classic brie, Président is the reliable everyday choice.
Is Fromager d'Affinois a brie?
Not technically. It is made like a brie but from ultrafiltered milk, which makes it richer and quicker to produce.
How long before serving should brie come out of the fridge?
20 to 30 minutes.
Sources
- Tasting Table: 9 Grocery Store Brie Cheeses, Ranked
- Wikipedia: Fromager d'Affinois
- Sporked: Best Brie Cheese at the Grocery Store (updated Mar 2025)
- California Dairy Magazine: Marin French Cheese at the 2025 World Cheese Awards
- Savencia Cheese USA: Supreme Brie launch
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