{"product_id":"roquefort-frere-verniere","title":"Roquefort Frere Verniere","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRoquefort Orchis Noir by \u003cstrong\u003eFrères Vernières\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic raw sheep’s milk blue cheese from \u003cstrong\u003eRoquefort-sur-Soulzon\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Aveyron region of southern France. Produced by an independent family company that has specialised exclusively in Roquefort since \u003cstrong\u003e1890\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cheese represents one of the great historic styles of French blue cheese. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, salty, creamy, and intense, Orchis Noir is a Roquefort with real depth: powerful enough for blue cheese lovers, but still beautifully balanced when served at the right temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midi-Pyrénées region, France \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ewe (raw milk) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRennet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animal rennet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisan     \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 - 10 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with: \u003c\/strong\u003eSauternes or other “sticky” dessert wines\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harperandblohm.com\/collections\/cheese-11\/products\/pennyweight-gold-375ml\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, pear, rye bread, walnuts, fig paste \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimilar cheeses: \u003c\/strong\u003eCrozier Blue, Venus Blue, Bleu de Causses (know as “poor man’s Roquefort”),\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRoquefort can only be produced from \u003cstrong\u003eraw sheep’s milk\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally from \u003cstrong\u003eLacaune sheep\u003c\/strong\u003e, a breed particularly suited to the Causses and Lévézou plateaus. Vernières highlights the use of Lacaune sheep’s milk for its balance between dairy richness and rustic character. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe landscape around Roquefort is dry, rocky, and windswept, with natural pastures that give the milk its distinctive savoury and aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction and Affinage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoquefort is pierced to allow air into the paste, encouraging the development of its famous blue mould, \u003cstrong\u003ePenicillium roqueforti\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cheese is then matured in the natural caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, where cool air and humidity create the ideal environment for ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrères Vernières combines modern production with the ancestral character of the Roquefort appellation. The company now produces its Roquefort in Villefranche-de-Panat on the Lévézou plateau, while the cheese is matured and finished according to Roquefort tradition. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture and Flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreamy, moist, and slightly crumbly, with a rich paste crossed by dark blue veins. It breaks easily but melts beautifully on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBold and savoury, with the classic Roquefort intensity: salty sheep’s milk richness, sharp blue spice, fresh cream, toasted nuts, and a long mineral finish. The flavour is powerful but not aggressive, with a beautiful balance between creaminess and blue bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep and expressive, with notes of cellar, sheep’s milk, butter, damp stone, and blue mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe Roquefort Orchis Noir at room temperature, ideally \u003cstrong\u003e30 minutes before eating\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the texture softens and the aroma opens fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh baguette or walnut bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePears, figs, or grapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnuts or hazelnuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney or quince paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteak, salads, or roasted vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also works beautifully crumbled over endive salad, melted into a sauce, or served with a simple slice of good bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Classic Blue with Real Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoquefort Orchis Noir is a cheese of contrast: creamy but crumbly, salty but sweet on the finish, powerful but refined. It is a true expression of raw sheep’s milk, natural cave ageing, and the unmistakable character of Roquefort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must for customers who love bold, traditional blue cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frere Vernieres","offers":[{"title":"150G","offer_id":48740809834653,"sku":null,"price":17.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300G","offer_id":48740809867421,"sku":null,"price":34.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/8779\/6381\/files\/Photoroom_20260804_092443.jpg?v=1785799517","url":"https:\/\/www.ksfromagerie.au\/products\/roquefort-frere-verniere","provider":"KS Fromagerie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}