Valencay with Ash - fresh goat's milk cheese - 8.8 oz/250 gr, France.
The cheese’s form, a four-sided, truncated pyramid from Berrichon goat’s milk. History tells us that the original shape was a perfect pyramid. The Valencay is made by allowing the curd to drain in a mold, it is then removed and covered with salted charcoal ash and allowed to ripen for about 4 to 5 weeks in a well ventilated cellar at 80% humidity. During this period its rind will thicken slightly and acquire blue marks.
Texture: The pate texture is fine-grained and creamy.
Taste: Its taste is mellow and savory.