The 5 Cheeses
TONNELET
Semi-hard washed rind cheese
A soft and rich cow’s milk cheese with a fine bitter flavour. Hint of salt, walnuts and spices
IDEAL PAIRING
with a crisp Chenin Blanc (Loire) or a mineral Chablis
with a crisp Chenin Blanc (Loire) or a mineral Chablis
FOURME DE MONTBRISON
Hard blue cheese with dry rind
A distinctive cow’s milk cheese from the center of France. 4 to 8 weeks of maturation brings the mild and delicate blue cheese flavour and slightly firm texture. Dry rind with of orange-brown colour
IDEAL PAIRING
with a sweet Sauternes for a contrast, or Late Harvest Riesling to balance the salt and spice. A dark Porter or Stout also works beautifully
with a sweet Sauternes for a contrast, or Late Harvest Riesling to balance the salt and spice. A dark Porter or Stout also works beautifully
OSSAU IRATY
Semi-soft cheese
A semi-hard ewe's milk cheese from the South of France. Rich and nutty flavour with a natural rind.
IDEAL PAIRING
with a black cherry Jam (a traditional match), roasted almonds, or thin slices of quince paste
with a black cherry Jam (a traditional match), roasted almonds, or thin slices of quince paste
GRUYÈRE IGP
Hard cheese
A cow's milk cheese from the East of France. A firm, slightly oily texture with a demolded rind.
IDEAL PAIRING
with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a structured Chasselas
with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a structured Chasselas
PONT L'ÉVÊQUE
Semi hard cheese
Sheep’s milk cheese from the French Pyrenees which is pressed and cooked, giving an intense and aromatic flavour with caramel notes.
IDEAL PAIRING
with a Gewürztraminer which is floral and lightly sweet
with a Gewürztraminer which is floral and lightly sweet
MINCEMEAT-STYLE JAM
Perfectly complements this selection
Mincemeat style jam's rich sweetness and warm spices beautifully complement the savoury flavours of french cheeses. Its chunky texture and aromatic profile adds a rustic charm, enhancing the cheese tasting experience. Perfect for elevating your cheese platter, it brings warmth and complexity, making gatherings memorable and elegant.
Where To Buy
Our cheese is only sold in Tesco
