Fourme D'Ambert

Dating back to the time of the Romans, Fourme d’Ambert is one of France’s oldest cheeses! A testament to its persistent popularity, there is a piece of Fourme d’Ambert in the medieval sculpture at the entrance to La Chaulme’s chapel in the Auvergne region of France. The mild flavor makes Fourme d’Ambert great to convert blue cheese skeptics. This cheese has a distinctly long, cylindrical shape with a bloomy rind and an earthy aroma. The paste is white with blue-green molding and a velvety texture with a distinctly earthy quality. The flavor is creamy and buttery, with a pleasant, delicate fruitiness. The La Mémée brand is a line of traditional blue cheeses from the Auvergne region of France that recall the loving care put into food by our grannies (Les Mémées) Sold By: Weight. Milk Type: Raw Cow's Milk Origin: Auvergne, France Pairings: Chardonnay, Cognac, Fresh and Dried Fruits, Honey, Walnuts