Cheese library
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, UNPASTEURISED, 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, Unpasteurised 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
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.
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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SAINTE-MAURE DE TOURAINE
SAINTE-MAURE DE TOURAINE
Touraine, Indre et Loire, Unpasteurised Goat’s Milk, Traditional Rennet
Log shaped crumbly textured cheese with straw impaled for ease of handling. Fine close textured with a mild but rich flavour. The cheese is coated in an edible ash which draws out the sharpness of the milk & helps create a lovely mineral acidity.
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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.
SAKURA BRIQUE
SAKURA BRIQUE
Poitou, Unpasteurised Goat’s Milk, Traditional Rennet
Sold as individual unit.
Sakura showcases sweet, almond notes from the cherry blossom leaf, used prominently in Japanese cuisine, as well as a delicate balance of distinctive flavours from the goat's milk. A truly elegant cheese.
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SÃO JORGE
SÃO JORGE
Azores, Unpasteurised Cow's Milk
One of the rare cow's milk cheeses of Portugal, from the beautiful island of São Jorge in the Atlantic archipelago of the Azores. On the island there is constant eighty-percent humidity, a volcanic soil composition, and a temperature between 12º and 25º C that is perfect for agriculture. The cheese has a lovely sharp nuttiness, redolent of cheddar, with a simmering undertone of the farm that extends the depth of flavour, and lends a persistent finish.
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SARIETTE DE BANON
SARIETTE DE BANON
PROVENCE, THERMISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET
‘Cigarillos’ of small, fresh log-shaped cheeses on a flat wooden base. Topped with a sprig of fresh Sariette (Summer Savoury), the cheese can be eaten rindless and fresh or slightly matured. Young cheeses are bosky and lemony, however once the rind begins to develop the taste becomes tangy, and fruitier, with an almost medicinal edge. Best season is April through September.
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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.
SCIMUDIN
SCIMUDIN
LOMBARDY, UNPASTEURISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET
Delicate cow’s milk cheese in the style of Brie. The bloomy white rind houses a deliciously silky, smooth pate with a light nutty taste and a gentle mushroom aroma. Perfect as part of a cheeseboard selection from Northern Italy – with Asiago, Montasio, Robiola, and Gorgonzola – or on its own melted over Polenta.
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SEIRASS FRESCA
SEIRASS FRESCA
PIEDMONT, PASTEURISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET
A very fresh light-textured sheep's milk ricotta in a muslin sack. Its light frothy texture and gentle sweet nutty taste is ideal with fresh fruit or used as a filling for cheesecake. For savoury dishes it works wonderfully mixed with spring nettles or spinach as a stuffing for Cannelloni. Also lovely served cold with a sweetly earthy Moscato d'Asti.
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SELLES SUR CHER
SELLES SUR CHER
LOIRE, UNPASTEURISED, TRADITIONAL RENNET
A small, close-textured disc coated in a dusting of charcoal ash, encouraging grey-blue moulds to form as it matures. The taste is similar to other cheeses of the region (notably the Sainte-Maure de Touraine, which is produced for us by the same cheesemaker), with floral notes that deepen into earthiness. The texture on the palate is silky, almost melting, with a persistent flavour that continues to develop long after the initial 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.
SERRA DA ESTRELA
SERRA DA ESTRELA
BEIRA, UNPASTEURISED, VEGETARIAN RENNET
An artisan-made mountain cheese coagulated with rennet extracted from the Cardoon plant (a wild thistle). This is not such a strange idea as the animals are grazing on pastures studded with wild herbs and flowers. The milk will separate into solid curds after about twenty minutes of exposure to the rennet, enough time for the plant to imbue its flavours – sharp, tangy, floral overtones give a delightful contrast to the smoothness of the curds. The rind is smooth and rubbed in oil before being wrapped in muslin to protect it from cracking, a practice we continue in our maturing rooms. Eaten in its younger stages with a spoon, after removing the upper rind, this mature version, though melting on the palate, can be sliced, and is markedly sharper and zestier.
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SINODUN HILL
SINODUN HILL
Wales, Pasteurised Goat’s Milk, Vegetarian Rennet
Made by Fraser Norton & Rachel Yarrow from their own herd of pedigree Anglo Nubian goats & additional milk from another local herd. In the shape of a truncated pyramid with a nutty geotrichum rind. The pate has a mellow tangy flavour, with faint citrus notes. Aged for 21 days at the farm, we like to age it a further week in our fridges, tightening the rind & adding deeper complexity to the flavours.
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SMOKED MONTGOMERY'S CHEDDAR
SMOKED MONTGOMERY'S CHEDDAR
North Cadbury, Somerset, Pasteurised Cow Milk
Smoked for six hours at the Brown & Forrest Smokery in one of their oak-smoking rooms, the result is an intensely smoky cheese. The rind takes on a rich sienna hue and the pate – which is inherently a light gold – deepens in tone. Best probably on its own, as the smokiness will overshadow other cheeses on a board, it pairs nicely with dark beers.
300g
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SOFT JOYCE
SOFT JOYCE
Llandello, Wales, Pasteurised Ewe's Milk, Vegetarian Rennet
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
