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Ossau Iraty

Ossau Iraty
$18.50
IN STOCK
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This classic French sheep's milk cheese is made in the Pyrenees mountains. This version has a firm, dense texture, with sweet and complex flavors, and a touch of an acidic tang.

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Tasting notes

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Olives, grass, hay

Ingredients

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Raw sheep's milk. Traditional rennet. Allergens: Milk

Producer Details

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Ossau Iraty is one of France's oldest AOC-protected cheeses, with sheep farming records in the Pyrenees dating back to the first century. Made from the milk of Manech and Basco-Béarnaise ewes in the Ossau Valley and the Basque Irati forest, the cheese follows a tradition of transhumance that has barely changed in centuries, with shepherds moving their flocks to high mountain pastures each summer and back down in autumn. Our Ossau Iraty comes from Aramits, a small village in the Béarn region at the foot of the Pyrenees, where the cheese has been made in essentially the same way for as long as anyone can remember.

Enjoy With

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Membrillo, nuts, a light red wine, crusty bread

Storage Tips

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When you receive your cheese, unpack the order right away and refrigerate the items. We recommend using the cheese paper we wrap and ship the cheese in to store your cheese at home. A good place to store the cheese is in the salad drawer of your fridge because the moisture helps to prevent cheese from drying out while also allowing it to breathe. Always bring cheese to room temperature before serving.

Shipping & Returns

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We will always choose the option that gets your cheese to you at its best, you will be alerted at checkout if expedited shipping applies to your order.

Sheep's Milk
Ossau Iraty
Ossau Iraty
  • 8oz
  • 1lbs
  • 1.5lbs
  • 2lbs

Why You'll Love It

"One of the oldest cheeses in Europe and one of the most quietly perfect. It is the cheese we bring to picnics, serve before dinner and recommend to anyone looking for something reliably wonderful and slightly unusual"

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