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Bleu d’Auvergne AOC (FRANCE)

Bleu d'Auvergne (FRANCE) - Cheese Origin
Country of OriginFrance
RegionAuvergne
Age2 to 3 months
AOC1975
ClassificationBlue
MilkRaw or pasteurised Cow’s milk
Weight and shape2.5 kg (5.5 lb), Drum
Fat content50%
SizeDiameter 20 cm (8 inches), Height 10 cm (4 inches)
AromaStrong
TasteCreamy, buttery, spicy, salty with hints of wild flower
PairingChicory, nuts, truffle honey, strong red or sweet white wines
TextureRind: Moist, sticky; Paste: Creamy, smooth
ColorIvory, dotted with blue-green mold

First created in 1854 by a Roquefort maker, the Bleu d’Auvergne is protected by AOC since 1975 and is an extremely popular cheese all around the world.

It is often compared with Roquefort, nevertheless, this cheese is made using cow’s milk rather than sheep’s milk.

Bleu d’Auvergne Tasting Notes

This cheese is made using cow’s milk, salt, rennet, and penicillium roqueforti and is aged for a minimum of 4 weeks.

It has a rather distinctive flavor to it. However, Bleu d’Auvergne is at its finest when made with milk from cows that have grazed the lush summer and autumn mountain pastures.

The cheese gives a pungent, peppery, spicy and salty taste with hints of earthy flavors from wild flowers.

The strong aroma and the full characteristics of the cheese can be further enhanced with the right pairing.

How to Enjoy (PAIRING)

Bleu d’Auvergne goes well with sweet white wine such as Riesling or Sauvignon blanc and strong full-bodied red such as Bordeaux, Shiraz or Zinfandel.

It is an excellent additional to salad dressings, hot pasta dishes and on cheeseboard. It is served best with chicory, nuts, raw mushrooms, and truffle honey.

Our favorite truffle honey to go along with Bleu d’Auvergne:

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Where to Buy Bleu d’Auvergne:

  • gourmetfoodstore.com – 1 lb for $11.53
  • stamfordcheese.com – 500 g for £12.50
  • murrayscheese.com – 1 lb for $24.00
  • artisanalcheese.com – 0.5 lb for $9.00

More Cheeses from France:

  • Banon
  • A Filetta
  • Baguette Laonnaise
  • Bergues
  • Ardi-Gasna
  • Bethmale
  • Arômes au Gène de Marc

Last update on 2022-06-26 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Filed Under: Cheeses of the World, France

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