
Brie is a soft cows' cheese named after Brie, the French province in which it originated (roughly corresponding to the modern département of Seine-et-Marne). It is pale in colour with a slight greyish tinge under crusty white mould; very soft and savoury with a hint of ammonia. The white mouldy rind is edible, and is not intended to be separated from the cheese during consumption.
As a french man, I have to give some credit to the brie. I find this cheese of good nature and soft on the taste.
Here's a great brie recipe:
http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000053baked_brie.php