Why You’ll Love This

Petit Basque is a delightful French sheep’s milk cheese with a smooth, buttery texture and delicate notes of caramel, toasted nuts, and sweet cream. Mild yet flavorful, this semi-firm cheese is wonderfully approachable and an elegant addition to any cheese board.

What Makes It Special

Inspired by the traditional cheeses of France’s Basque Country, Petit Basque is made from pasteurized sheep’s milk and aged approximately 70 days. Its distinctive basket-patterned rind surrounds a supple, ivory-colored interior with a beautifully balanced, nutty sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Texture: Smooth, semi-firm, and buttery.

Aroma: Sweet cream and toasted nuts.

Flavor: Delicate caramel, butter, and subtle nuttiness.

Intensity: Mild to medium.

Perfect Pairings

• Fruit: Fresh pears, figs, and crisp apples.
• Condiments: Black cherry preserves, fig jam, or honey.
• Nuts: Marcona almonds and toasted walnuts.
• Charcuterie: Bayonne ham or Jamón Serrano.
• Wine: Dry Jurançon, Irouléguy, or Sauvignon Blanc.

Serving Ideas

Serve at room temperature with black cherry preserves and crusty French bread for a traditional Basque-inspired cheese course. Petit Basque also melts beautifully into savory tarts, warm baguette sandwiches, and roasted vegetable dishes.

About the Producer

Produced by Pyrénéfrom, Petit Basque reflects the rich sheep’s milk cheesemaking traditions of southwestern France. Its distinctive small-wheel format and basket-patterned rind celebrate the region’s culinary heritage.

The Tastings Experience

At Tastings Gourmet Market, we appreciate cheeses that combine exceptional flavor with versatility. Petit Basque is a lovely introduction to sheep’s milk cheese, equally enjoyable on an elegant cheese board or simply paired with a fresh baguette and a glass of wine.