Lou: Claoustou: In the heart of France, in the heart of the Massif Central, in the heart of Lozère, the calcium plateau of the Causse Méjean boasts a truly unique terroir, surrounded by gorges and caves, streaked with rivers and creeks, positively perfect for raising hardy sheep.
Producers of Mothais-sur-Feuille, a goat cheese hailing from Poitou-Charentes, aka the French cradle of chèvre, have applied for their very own appellation.
Cheese Journeys - these unique tours cherry-pick the best of the best and tell the story of what’s special about each area. They're driven to incite curiosity, passion and the zest for knowledge.
The small but mighty Picodon stands out for its diminutive size, for its piquant flavor, but perhaps most of all for its variety. A cheese whose aromas, intensity, and even color can vary widely from producer to producer.
Epoisses is a regional symbol & popular French cheese - it's a cheese with a strong character.
The category of Brie encompasses many different cheeses – there are only two AOP cheeses in Ile-de-France: Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun.
Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine: the biggest goat’s milk AOP cheese in all of France, with 7.5 million tons produced every year.
It would be easy, in spotting a downy, barrel-shaped Chaource, to confuse it for double-cream Brillat-Savarin. I’ll admit I’ve done it several times before, and Lionel Dosne of the Ferme des Tourelles quickly reassures me I’m not the only one.
Fourme d’Ambert AOP - sliced into its characteristic rounds, Fourme d’Ambert should reveal a creamy, ivory color and a uniquely soft, unctuous texture that veers almost towards chewiness.
Neufchâtel isn’t well-known outside of Normandy, as little is produced: about 1700 tons per year, as compared to 60000 tons of Camembert.
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