Cantal

DESCRIPTION:

The oldest of all French cheeses, this cheese is the grandfather of the cheeses from the Auvergne region, dating back to the time of the Gauls.  Auvergne is a region known for a thousand volcanoes, blessed by mountain storms and summer sun, the pasture lands are extremely fertile -- Cantal cheese captures all the richness of these pasture lands. A well-ripened Cantal has a vigorous taste, whereas a young cheese has the sweetness of raw milk.  The taste has a tangy butter taste. A fine example of a country cheese.

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Pairings

Cote d'Auvergne, Chateauguay