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Pont l'Eveque
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Saint Nectaire
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Goat's milk:
Brocciu
Banon

Chabichou du Poitou
Chevre

Crottin de Chavignol
Valencay

Ewe's milk:
Brocciu
Ossau-Iraty
Roquefort
 


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Ossau-Iraty

ossau iraty cheese  
Region Milk Type

Midi Pyrénées, Pays Basque

Ewes

Soft

Fat Grade Affinage
50% AOC 1 or 2months
 

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About Ossau-Iraty: Ossau in the valley of Bearn and Iraty in the forests of the Pays Basque combine to make this cheese. Ossau-Iraty is probably the least known Appelation d'Origine Controlee (A.O.C) cheese.

Ossau-Iraty making: Ossau-Iraty is mainly made from Manech ewes. The cheese is sometimes produced in mountain huts (Ossau-Iraty Fermier). The cheese needs to mature for at least 90 days to develop its nutty flavor.

Tasting Ossau-Iraty: The pâte is supple and creamy when young and becomes more firm as the cheese ripens. Ossau-Iraty Fermier may have small holes in the pâte and should not stick to the palate. Ossau-Iraty is creamy and buttery in the mouth with flavors of nuts, fruits and herbs.

Tasting advices: Ossau-Iraty can be served before and after dinner. In Pays Basque and Bearn, the nickname of Ossau-Iraty is "farmer's dessert".

Ossau-Iraty and wine: Jurançon or white Graves (French Wine Guide)

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