With a slightly salty savour, this cheese releases very typical blue cheese aromas and a light sheep taste. Rather rich and strong, the smoothness of its paste brings softness in mouth.
Milk
Sheep
Production
This cheese weighs from 3 to 5kg, and ripens for 3 months
Tasting tips
Pairing cheese and wine
This cheese will be fine enjoyed with a sweet white wine (such as a Gaillac). For the most adventurous, a soft rosé can also be a good companion for this cheese.
Bleu des Basques
In 1978, in order to deal with the increase in milk production in the Basque Country, 3 small production units were created. A few years later these three units merged as a single cooperative, and opened cellars together, under the name “Onetik”.
Did you know that ?
Onetik created Bleu des Basques in 2001, to complete their usual range of products historically dominated by Ossau-Iraty. Barely launched, Bleu de Basques was rewarded “Flavour of the Year” by different juries, and received a Gold Medal at the annual Agricultural Show in Paris.
Origin
Facts
Description
Commercial name :
Bleu des Basques
Name :
Veined cheese
Type :
Sheep milk cheese
Preservation :
About 8°c