Why You’ll Love This

A firm basque sheep’s milk cheese with a silky texture and elegant sweet-savory balance. It offers enough personality for an interesting cheese board while remaining versatile in the kitchen. The texture and flavor make it especially rewarding when served at room temperature, where the full character of the raw sheep’s milk can unfold.

What Makes It Special

Produced by Fromagerie Agour and aged about eight months, it follows the Pyrenean brebis tradition while remaining supple rather than dry.

Perfect Pairings

Pair it with black cherry preserves, almonds, olives, charcuterie, rustic bread, Madiran, or cider.

Serving Ideas

Slice thinly, serve with Basque cherry jam, shave over salads, or melt into a croque-style sandwich.

About the Producer

Fromagerie Agour is associated with this cheese and its traditional style. The style reflects the milk, aging methods, and culinary traditions of France.

Tasting Notes: Creamy, nutty, mushroomy, olive-like, gently sweet

Country: France