Cheese of the day:

Ubriaco

more
Find over 550 specialty cheeses from 57 countries in the world's greatest cheese resource

Tourmalet

Tourmalet cheese is a farmhouse version of Petit Basque, a well-known Basque style cheese. It originates from the Laruns Valley in the foothills of the Pyrenees and is named after a mountain in the region where it is produced.

Semi-Hard with smooth and chewy textured cheese, Tourmalet has a meaty finish and distinctive, nutty flavor.

Tourmalet pairs well with Madiran (the local red), Viogner wines, and wines made with Sauvignon Blanc.

  • Made from sheep's milk
  • Country of origin: France
  • Region: Pyrenees
  • Type: semi-hard, processed
  • Fat content: 50%
  • Texture: chewy and smooth
  • Rind: rindless
  • Color: pale yellow

Other French cheeses:

2012 © Worldnews, Inc. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter