Artisanal cheese. California original. Since 1865. Cheese Co. Real California milk. The Country's oldest cheese company. When to enjoy your brie. Milk & Firm: 7 weeks; Soft & Butter: 4 weeks. Peak ripeness. Full Flavor & Gooey: 2 weeks. Our brie tastes best when brought to room temperature for 30 mins. MarinFrenchCheese.com. This wooden cup is compostable.