Sainte-Maure de Touraine AOP
A classic French goat's cheese from the Loire Valley, made with raw milk and recognised by its ash-coated rind and the traditional straw running through its centre.
Tasting notes
Delicate and creamy when young, it becomes firmer and crumblier with age, revealing gentle nutty flavours and subtle notes of hay.
Cheese facts
- Milk: Goat's milk, unpasteurised
- Region: Indre-et-Loire, France
- Style: Soft, ash-coated log, AOP
- Size: Approx. 250g each
How to enjoy it
An elegant addition to any cheeseboard. Pair with a Loire Sauvignon Blanc such as Touraine or Sancerre.
For an after-dinner cheeseboard, allow around 100–150g of cheese per person in total, divided between your chosen cheeses. For cheese as the main event, allow around 200–250g per person.
Choose three to five cheeses for a mix of textures, milk types and flavours.
We cut your cheese to order and send it by tracked courier, packed with ice blocks.
Deliveries go out Wednesday to Friday, and you choose your delivery date at checkout. £5.95 delivery, or free on orders over £99. You can add a free gift message at checkout too.
Need a specific cheese or a particular day? Call the shop on 01565 751697 or email vincent@cheeseyard.com and we'll help.
