Ossau-Iraty AOP - Basque Ewe's Milk Cheese
Ossau-Iraty (also called Esquirrou) is made in south-west France, in the Northern Basque Country and Béarn. Its name comes from the Ossau Valley in Béarn and the Irati Forest in the Basque Country.
Tasting notes
Sweet and buttery, with an ivory paste and a gentle aroma of toasted hazelnuts.
Cheese facts
- Milk: Ewe's milk, pasteurised
- Region: Béarn and the Basque Country, France
- Style: Semi-hard, AOP
- Sizes: 150g, 250g or 500g, cut to order
How to enjoy it
Serve the Basque way with black cherry jam, or with a glass of Jurançon or a light red.
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.
