Fourme D'Ambert Organic “Fromagerie de Laqueuille”


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One of France's oldest blue cheeses has luscious buttery texture with green/blue veins.

Origin: Auvergne, France

Milk: Cow Organic

Rennet Type: Animal rennet

Style: Blue

Classification: Artisan     

Shelf Life: 7-10 day, this product is cut to order

Goes well with:Sauternes, fortified wines

Similar cheeses:Crozier Blue, Stilton

Printable Cheese Note

Fourme d’Ambert AOC is easily recognizable by its tall cylindrical shape. This Organic cows milk blue cheese is produced in the eastern valley of the Auvergne Mountains in southern central France and matured in underground tunnels. During maturation it develops a thin powdery grey blue natural rind and a dense and creamy texture with erratic blue marbling throughout. The flavour is mild, earthy and well balanced.

A little history

Fourme d’Ambert is one of the oldest cheeses in France and is often featured in the original stained glass windows of the local churches in Auvergne. It is claimed by local legend that Fourme d’Ambert was the forbearer of the Stilton recipe introduced to the British Midlands at the time of the Norman invasion.

*A.O.C = Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée

Ingredients: Pasteurised cow's milk, salt, cultures, animal rennet.

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