Cheese library
PYRAMIDE BLANCHE
PYRAMIDE BLANCHE
BERRY, UNPASTEURISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET
A close-textured, pyramid-shaped cheese. After a little ripening light blue moulds develop, scattered over the natural rind. When fully matured, darker grey moulds cover the cheese, and the dense and crumbly pate intensifies in flavour, becoming delicately fruity, with an earthy nuttiness.
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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.
RACLETTE - SLICED
RACLETTE - SLICED
Franche-Comté, Pasteurised Cow’s Milk, Traditional Rennet
Semi hard washed rind cheese used for melting & scraping. We wash the cheese in a white Savoie wine before maturing. A cross between the Gruyère type Comté & Reblochon, & makes a wonderful winter party meal served with baked or boiled potatoes in their skins, small gherkins, small sweet onions marinated in wine or balsamic vinegar, charcuterie & salad accompaniment.
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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.
RACLETTE BERGHOFF
RACLETTE BERGHOFF
TOGGENBURG, UNPASTEURISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET
Semi-hard washed rind cheese with a stronger spicier flavour – and slightly denser texture – than the French version. Used much in the same manner as its French counterpart – melted either under a Raclette lamp or in a cast iron tray and served with crusty bread, cornichons, and boiled vegetables – it is perhaps best paired with a Chateau Ripaille, which has a delightful bright acidity to offset the rich, melting texture.
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RAGUSANO
RAGUSANO
Ragusa, Sicily, Unpasteurised Cow’s Milk, Traditional Rennet
Stretched curd cheese is quite unique with a spicy taste & chewy open texture. Every cheese has the Official Seal impressed into the rind. The cheeses are made from November to May, although January, Feb & March made cheeses are deemed the best when the Iblei Hills surrounding this area are studded with fragrant herbs & flowers & the grass is not so scorched & dry as in summer, & the cooler air is a perfect environment.
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REGALIS
REGALIS
Midi-Pyrénées, Thermised Ewe Milk
Dominique Bouchait's daughter worked with us for a while and introduced us to her father's cheeses – first Napoleon, and now this blue, each of which are outstanding and admirably consistent cheeses. The mountain caves of the Midi-Pyrénées straddle the border with Spain, and while this blue is somewhat like Roquefort, the distinction is the wax coating, allowing the sweet milky whey to remain in the cheese, softening the sharp minerality into a richer, sweeter, and floral taste.
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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.
ROBIOLA DI ROCCAVERANO
ROBIOLA DI ROCCAVERANO
Piedmont, Unpasteurised goat’s milk, Traditional Rennet
Sold as unit, approx. 300 grams
Small production of a very artisanal and old recipe. Cheese and milk from their own Camosciata Alpine herd grazing freely on pastures surrounding the farm. Sweet & nutty with a creamy richness of the milk when young, becoming more fruity & goaty with a little ripening.
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ROBIOLA IN FOGLIE
ROBIOLA IN FOGLIE
Piedmont, Unpasteurised goat’s milk, Traditional Rennet
Sold as unit, approx. 300 grams
Small, artisan production where the cheeses are wrapped in either fig leaves. Being wrapped in fig leaves gives the cheese a delicious vanilla/almond flavour. A wonderful centrepiece for your cheeseboard.
The Robiola in Foglie would make a lovely match with Gavi di Gavi Meera wine from Roberto Sarotto.
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ROLLRIGHT
ROLLRIGHT
Oxfordshire, Pasteurised Cow's Milk
David Jowett is part of the new wave of young cheesemakers producing what will become classic regional cheeses of the future. This washed rind has a tender pink/apricot rind with a gentle gamey aroma. The rich buttery cheese has the nutty boskiness of styles like Reblochon or a mild Munster. The farm has a mixed selection of cattle but a large proportion are Swiss Brown — an ancient breed from the Swiss Alps whose milk is ideally suited for cheesemaking.
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ROQUEFORT CARLES
ROQUEFORT CARLES
ROUERGUE, UNPASTEURISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET
Small production of a strong artisan-made well-marbled blue cheese. Handmade, the producers extract their own penicillium roqueforti from rye bread baked in-house. Like other Roquefort productions, the milk comes solely from the Lacaune breed – whose yield is notably large compared to other breeds – creating an intense, powerfully flavoured cheese. Perhaps fruitier and better balanced than other Roqueforts, the pate switchbacks beautifully between the creamy curds and grittier blue moulds. A truly individual cheese.
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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.
ROQUEFORT PAPILLON
ROQUEFORT PAPILLON
Rouergue, Unpasteurised Ewe’s Milk,Traditional Rennet, Organic Production
Smooth, intensely creamy pâté with blue-green veining well spread & marbled. Pronounced tangy flavour, more melting & richer than the usual Roquefort.
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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.
ROQUEFORT PAPILLON BIOLOGIQUE
ROQUEFORT PAPILLON BIOLOGIQUE
ROUERGUE, UNPASTEURISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET
Smooth, intensely creamy pate with blue-green veining, well-spread and marbled. A pronounced, tangy flavour – with a long persistent arc of stony mineral and sea salt – more melting and richer than the usual Roquefort. Organic production.
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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.
ROQUEFORT PAPILLON GOLD
ROQUEFORT PAPILLON GOLD
ROUERGUE, UNPASTEURISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET
This Roquefort is balanced and elegant with the refined and complex sweet and earthy taste of sheep's milk specially selected for its quality, matured for nine months – three times the usual period of affinage. The cheese is characterised by its creamy white, buttery curd, scattered with large blue 'craters.' Its texture is melting, silky on the palate, fine and smooth. Perfect for red wines, or a classic pairing of Sauterne.
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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.
ROUELLE
ROUELLE
Tarn, Unpasteurised Goat’s Milk, Traditional Rennet
A fragile cheese when fresh & young, with a creamy floral tang becoming richer with ripening. In the shape of a wheel (circle with a hole in the middle), the top of the cheese is dusted with charcoal. Best season March to October.
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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.
SAINT FÉLICIEN
SAINT FÉLICIEN
LYONNAIS, PASTEURISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET
A soft, tender medallion-shaped cheese with a natural washed gold coat with patches of white and blue bloomy moulds after a little ripening. The inside pate is soft, golden, and lactic, with a fruity, almost blackcurrant acid edge. A lovely end of meal cheese.
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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.
SAINT MARCELLIN
SAINT MARCELLIN
Rhône-Alpes, Pasteurised Cow's Milk
A classic small medallion-shaped cheese with scattered white and–after several weeks maturation–blue bloomy moulds. The pate is slightly firmer and less lactic when young, becoming more oozing and melting with ripening. A lovely gentle round tasting cheese, with marked tangy/fruity notes, especially well-paired with a southern Rhone wine.
each, approx. 150g
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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.
SAINT TOLA
SAINT TOLA
COUNTY CLARE, UNPASTEURISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET
Made from a herd of 300 goats composed of the breeds Saanen, Toggenburg and British Alpine. The farm is organic, the pastures rich with herbs and stippled with wildflowers throughout. This new version of the cheese is half the size and has a light dusting of charcoal on the surface. The ash and salt blend on the rind reduces the mould growth and allows for a slightly more delicate cheese than the original. This cheese has a close, tight texture with good citric acidity and a floral finish.
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stock and availability
The cheese library showcases many artisan cheeses stocked in our cheeserooms throughout the year. Some of these cheeses may be unavailable online but available to purchase from your local LA FROMAGERIE. Please contact marylebone@lafromagerie.co.uk for information on stock and availability
