Cheese library

Welcome to our on-line LA FROMAGERIE cheeseroom showcasing our farmhouse & artisanal cheeses. Due to seasonality of cheeses, and working with smaller producers, some of these cheeses are available in our shop only during certain times of the year, so please CONTACT us if you are looking for a particular cheese.

STONEBECK

Cheese , Cow , Hard , Uk

From £19.75

STONEBECK

Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, Unpasteurised cow’s milk, Traditional rennet

A fascinating reinvention of an ancient recipe made by Sally and Andrew Hatton accessing an old recipe together with Mrs Peacock, a retired local cheesemaker. It has taken over 2 years to bring this cheese to more than the immediate local shops, and the Northern Dairy Shorthorn cattle produce a wonderfully fresh and grassy tasting cheese. Very limited supply but worth every bite.

Cheese , Cow , Hard , Uk

More About United Kingdom

In the 11th century the Norman Conquest had a major impact on life in Britain. It brought far-reaching changes, and it was during this period that the religious order of Jervalux monks came from Normandy and Flandres to Britain, bringing with them a tradition of sheep farming and cheesemaking (they are widely acknowledged as the original makers of Wensleydale cheese). Today there are hundreds of cheeses in the British Isles and we are in the midst of an exciting cheese movement that has not been seen since the Industrial Revolution. Britain may be small in comparison to other countries and continents, and we may not have the extremes in temperature to produce different styles of cheese, but we do have a vast amount of quality that is highly defined, and more and more in recent years, recognised as being worthy of greatness. From the earthy taste and fudgy texture of Innes Dairy's BOSWORTH ASH LOG to the buttery, nutty flavours of Welsh HAFOD, to newer cheeses such as BARON BIGOD and ROLLRIGHT, explore the wealth of cheeses from the British Isles.

TALEGGIO DI VAL BREMBANA

Cheese , Cow , Italy , Washed , Washed rind cheese

From £8.60

TALEGGIO DI VAL BREMBANA

Bergamo, Pasteurised Cow's Milk, Traditional Rennet

A Taleggio from the hills surrounding Bergamo. The texture is creamy, with a rich, melting quality that is not too salty, but has a lovely sappy floral flavour. In aged versions the rind develops a slight grit and the pate becomes almost runny, with a satisfying fresh-baked-bread depth – marrying well with firm, juicy cherries from Vignola near Modena, which have a tart, slightly sharp taste.

Cheese , Cow , Italy , Washed , Washed rind cheese

More About Italian Cheese

Though cheesemaking in Italy may date back to as early as 2800 BC, the unification of the country didn't occur until the 1860s and the individuality of the regions and the diversity among their cheese is still very strong in Italy today. With over four hundred distinct cheeses and thirty-one DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) zones, Italy is a fine example of the variety of time-honoured traditions in the cheesemaking process. Spanning from the foothills of the Alps in Piemonte to the alluvial soil of Etna in Sicily, we have over 50 Italian cheeses in our library. From MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA to RAGUSANO, from TALEGGIO DI VAL BREMBANA to GORGONZOLA NATURALE, there is much to offer in range of styles as well as textures and flavours.

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TAUPINIERE

France , Goat

£0.00

TAUPINIERE

POITOU-CHARENTES, UNPASTEURISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET

Dome-shaped (the name translates to 'molehill') and sprinkled light with charcoal ash. This is a natural rinded cheese with a melting, creamy texture and a subtle taste. Rich, smooth and velvety on the palate, with undertones of lemon and fresh nuts.

France , Goat

More About French Cheese

The story of LA FROMAGERIE begins with a wheel of BEAUFORT CHALET D'ALPAGE; 27 years later and with over 100 French cheeses in our library, France is still an excellent place to start exploring cheese. In France, more so than possibly anywhere else, the variety of terroir - that magical combination of local terrain, altitude, soil and climate - accounts for the great diversity of the cheese. Some French cheeses are only sold locally, and many have their own distinctive characteristics; for instance, some are wrapped in leaves, while others are thickly coated in herbs, or washed in brine or alcohol. The names of many cheeses tie them to and can indicate the village or particular hill or mountain where they are made. From the caves of Combalou to the Mountains of Savoie, learn about the connection between place and product as you explore our selection of cheese from this fantastic country.

TEMPLEGALL

All cheese , Cheese , Cow , Ireland

From £11.40

TEMPLEGALL

County Cork. Unpasteurised Cow's Milk.

Jean-Baptiste Enjelvin and the team at Heggarty’s have been producing this Alpine style cheese since 2016, with the closest comparison being a traditional Gruyere or Comte.

Sweet, nutty flavours mingled with fruit giving a delicate richness to the cheese, which pairs beautifully with white wines. ALLERGEN: protein Lysozyme. EGG is part of the rind.

All cheese , Cheese , Cow , Ireland

More About Irish Cheese

Renowned for its high quality dairy, pristine grazing lands and clean air, coupled with a temperate climate, especially in the southern part of the country, Ireland is a natural destination for artisan cheesemaking. In fact, in traditional Irish culture, dairy cattle were seen as a measure of wealth and social standing and were often used as a form of currency. By the seventeenth century, however, oppressive English laws had effectively killed the Gaelic farm economy and with it, the traditional cheesemaking culture. Butter became the means by which small farmers paid rent, and also became sought after in international trade. It wasn't until the early 20th century that cheesemaking re-appeared, with slow growth until the 1970s when a greater number of farmhouse cheesemakers, especially focussed in the southwest part of the country, began experimenting. This style of small, hand-made production continues to be a defining feature in the diverse range and exceptional quality of Irish farmhouse cheeses. We recommend beginning with a few of our favourites: CASHEL BLUE, DURRUS and COOLEA.

TICKLEMORE

Cheese , Hard , Uk

From £15.65

TICKLEMORE

Devon, Unpasteurised Goat's Milk

Originally made by Robin Congdon at the Ticklemore farm – where three of our blue cheeses come from – production was taken over in the early noughties by Debbie Mumford at the nearby Sharpham Dairy. The natural white blooms on the rind form during the maturing process after the cheese has formed in an oval basket. The flaky pate has tiny eyelet holes scattered throughout and the taste is fresh, light and gentle, with a predominant undertone of almonds pervading.

Cheese , Hard , Uk