Country and Region of Origin:
France, Loire Valley.
Type of Cheese:
An aged, partially dry goat's milk cheese.
Texture:
These cheese logs are creamier toward the center but become progressively more dry as you get out to the rind.
Rind:
A hard, bloomy moldy rind that is edible and tangy.
Tasting Notes:
This is a classic aged goat cheese taste. The textures and flavors from the rind and the center of the log combine for an interesting tasting experience of both creamy and firm, tangy and mellow.
Wine Pairing:
Pair with a robust Bordeaux, or Loire Valley whites such as Sancerre and Pouilly Fume.
Serving Suggestion:
Eat this cheese alone, with crackers, or crumbled atop a salad.
