Chistera Cheese, Ewes & Goat Milk, 1Kg

Chistera Mixed Milk Cheese is 1kg of Chistera, a pressed mixed ewes’ and goat’s milk cheese from the French Basque Country. Chistera mixed milk cheese is the most complex Pyrenean pressed cheese. As a result, the blend of sheep’s and goat’s milk creates a cheese with greater complexity than any single-milk alternative. Furthermore, at 1kg this suits a restaurant or generous entertaining quantity. In particular, Chistera pairs most naturally with Irouéguy wines.

About Chistera Mixed Milk 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 Chistera Mixed Milk Cheese From Us

Using French goat’s cheese well rewards understanding its versatility. In contrast to serving only on a board, French chèvre suits warm salads, baked toast and cooking applications equally. As a result, a grilled Crottin on a croûton over a salad with lardons and walnuts is one of the great French bistro preparations. Furthermore, fresh goat’s cheese suits direct eating with good honey and good bread. However, aged goat’s cheese becomes firm and more intensely flavoured — excellent for grating over pasta. In particular, Loire Valley chèvre pairs most naturally with Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. Moreover, baked goat’s cheese on sourdough toast makes an outstanding simple starter. Additionally, the ash-coated varieties add a subtle earthiness to their character. That versatility from board to kitchen defines French goat’s cheese.

How to Serve Chistera Mixed Milk Cheese

To get the very best from it:

• Serve at room temperature on a cheese board with good Basque charcuterie alongside.
• Slice and use in a gratin or croque alongside Basque charcuterie.
• Furthermore, use in a Basque-inspired sandwich with good bread and Espelette pepper.
• Additionally, pair with good bread and a glass of Irouéguy for the most natural pairing.

Perfect Pairings

This product pairs beautifully with:

• Good Basque bread and charcuterie — jambon de Bayonne, chorizo — alongside.
• A glass of Irouéguy rouge or a crisp Basque rosé alongside.
• Good honey or a gentle chutney for the board.
• Piment d’Espelette alongside for a distinctly Basque preparation.

Storage: Keep refrigerated, wrapped in wax paper. Furthermore, hard cheese keeps for 3 to 4 weeks once cut if well wrapped. However, always serve at room temperature — remove from the fridge 30 minutes before. Delivered chilled and ready to serve.

However you serve it, Chistera Mixed Milk 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.