Ashcombe, Cows Milk, 200g

Ashcombe Washed Rind Cheese is 200g of Ashcombe, a British artisan washed-rind soft cheese from Somerset with a pungent rind and a complex, earthy character. Ashcombe washed rind cheese is the most distinctive British washed-rind. As a result, the washed-rind process gives Ashcombe an assertive aroma and a flavour considerably gentler than the smell suggests. Furthermore, this suits a cheese board as the bold British element. In particular, serve with robust bread and good cider for the finest British pairing.

About Ashcombe Washed Rind Cheese

We source British artisan cheese from the finest independent cheesemakers across England, Scotland and Wales. In particular, British artisan cheese has undergone a remarkable renaissance over the last thirty years. As a result, a Colston Bassett Stilton, a Baron Bigod or a Westcombe Cheddar represents the very best of what British cheese can achieve. Furthermore, many British artisan cheeses are made by individual cheesemakers using milk from named farms and specific breeds. However, the range of British artisan cheese is extraordinary — from crumbly Caerphilly to crystalline Cheddar to bold blues. In particular, most producers here have a long commitment to traditional and slow methods. Additionally, Slow Food, PDO and PGI protection covers several significant British cheeses. That commitment to British artisan quality defines every cheese we offer. That is why this product from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses even the most discerning cheese lovers.

Why Choose Ashcombe Washed Rind Cheese From Us

Using British artisan cheese well rewards the same basic approach as any great cheese: room temperature and good bread. In contrast to serving straight from the fridge, British hard cheeses open up considerably. As a result, always remove from the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving. Furthermore, a good Stilton suits port and both suit the end of a fine meal. However, British Cheddar suits a ploughman’s, a sandwich and cooking in equal measure. In particular, many of these cheeses are made in very small quantities by single cheesemakers committed to traditional methods. Moreover, British artisan cheese suits pairing with chutneys, pickles and British ales. Additionally, blues benefit from 45 minutes at room temperature for the fullest flavour. That British artisan quality and diversity define every cheese in this range.

How to Serve Ashcombe Washed Rind Cheese

To get the very best from it:

• Serve at full room temperature — remove from the fridge 1 hour before serving.
• Serve on a cheese board as the powerful, complex centrepiece alongside milder cheeses.
• Furthermore, follow the Burgundian tradition with Langres by pouring Champagne into the crater.
• Additionally, serve with robust bread — rye or wholegrain — that can stand up to the character.

Perfect Pairings

This product pairs beautifully with:

• Robust rye or sourdough bread to complement the pungent rind.
• Alsatian white wine, Gewürztraminer or Pinot Gris alongside.
• Champagne or Crémant poured into the Langres crater in the Burgundian tradition.
• Good charcuterie — jambon sec or saucisson — alongside.

Storage: Keep refrigerated. Furthermore, consume within 5 to 7 days, checking the use-by date. However, always remove from the fridge 45 to 60 minutes before serving. Soft cheese is at its best at full room temperature.

However you serve it, Ashcombe Washed Rind Cheese brings a character that only genuine artisan cheese can deliver. Moreover, great cheese always rewards good bread, the right wine and serving at room temperature.