Valençay AOP - Ash-Coated Goat's Cheese Pyramid
A protected (AOP) raw goat's milk cheese from the Berry region of France, famously shaped like a truncated pyramid and coated in edible wood ash.
Tasting notes
Aged 3-4 weeks, it develops a blue-grey bloomy rind, a creamy texture and a mild, lemony, nutty flavour.
Cheese facts
- Milk: Goat's milk, unpasteurised
- Region: Berry, France
- Style: Soft, ash-coated pyramid, AOP
- Ageing: 3-4 weeks
- Size: Approx. 220g each
How to enjoy it
Beautiful on a board with a Loire Sauvignon Blanc such as Sancerre or Reuilly.
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.
