Bleu des Basques, Ewes Milk, 1.25kg

Bleu des Basques Cheese is 1.25kg of Bleu des Basques, a Basque Country ewes’ milk blue cheese with the rich, intense character of mountain sheep’s milk. Bleu des Basques cheese is the most distinctive French Pyrenean blue. As a result, the Basque mountain sheep’s milk gives a mineral, complex quality that distinguishes it from any cow’s milk blue. Furthermore, at 1.25kg this suits a restaurant or catering kitchen. In particular, Bleu des Basques pairs beautifully with Jurançon moelleux.

About Bleu des Basques Cheese

We source French mountain and aged cheese from specialist producers in the Jura, Savoie, Basque Country and Pyrenees. In particular, Comté from the Jura is one of the most complex cheeses in the world. As a result, the Fruité, Vieux and Extra Vieux expressions offer completely different experiences from the same foundational cheese. Furthermore, Raclette and Tomme de Savoie are mountain cheeses built for cooking as much as the board. However, the ewes’ milk cheeses of the Pyrenees carry the intense character of mountain sheep’s milk. In particular, these cheeses pair beautifully with Jurançon and Irouléguy wines. Additionally, AOP certification guarantees genuine mountain origin. That diversity of mountain and aged French cheese defines this part of our range. That is why this product from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses even the most discerning cheese lovers.

Why Choose Bleu des Basques 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 Bleu des Basques Cheese

To get the very best from it:

• Serve at room temperature on a cheese board after 45 minutes out of the fridge.
• Crumble over a salad with duck, walnuts and a Basque walnut oil dressing.
• Furthermore, melt with cream into a sauce for steak or lamb where the sheep’s milk depth is outstanding.
• Additionally, serve with good honey and a glass of Jurançon moelleux alongside.

Perfect Pairings

This product pairs beautifully with:

• Jurançon moelleux or Sauternes — the great sweet wine pairing for sheep’s milk blue.
• Good Basque walnut bread and good honey alongside.
• A salad with duck confit, walnuts and endive.
• A glass of Irouéguy rouge or a good Basque red alongside.

Storage: Keep refrigerated, wrapped loosely in foil. Furthermore, consume within 5 to 7 days of delivery for the finest flavour. However, always serve at room temperature — remove from the fridge 45 minutes before serving. Delivered chilled and ready to serve.

However you serve it, Bleu des Basques 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.