0. Bleu d'Auvergne PDO

Bleu d’Auvergne PDO

A luscious and wild blue cheese: a powerful and supple aroma

 
0. Cantal PDO

Cantal PDO

Multiple sensations: an either soft or powerful flavour depending on ripening

 
0. Fourme d'Ambert PDO

Fourme d’Ambert PDO

A grand lady with a tender heart: delicate, soft and subtle

 
0. Saint-Nectaire PDO

Saint-Nectaire PDO

Straight out of the Auvergne Highlands: creamy with a nutty flavour

 
0. Salers PDO

Salers PDO

An exceptional farmer’s cheese: robust, spicy and floral

 

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Bleu d’Auvergne PDO

Bleu d'Auvergne PDO In the Auvergne region, blue cheese processing is an old tradition facilitated by the presence of natural caves, ideal places for ripening.

However, the famous blue veins were only fully mastered in the 19th century by Antoine Roussel. He added mould from crushed rye bread and made holes in the cheese. It was then placed at the entrance of the caves so that air could reach the heart of the wheel.

His method spread throughout a region where winters are extremely rigorous! The production is located in the heart of the Massif Central. 6 dairies and only one farm produce over 6,000 tonnes of Bleu d’Auvergne each year.

Did you know that...

To make one wheel of Bleu d’Auvergne you need:

  • 20 to 25 litres of milk
  • Penicillium glaucum or roqueforti is needed to form the blue veins

Bleu d’Auvergne is a luscious cheese. It is referred to as «lactic» because of its lactic acids.
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