L'Ove Japonais - Raw Goat's Milk Cheese from the Perche
A rare farmhouse cheese made from raw goat's milk on the Basilou Farm in the Perche, the hilly, wooded corner of southern Normandy. Made in small batches and very rarely seen in the UK.
Tasting notes
Fresh, lactic and gently tangy, with the clean, slightly citrus finish of good raw goat's milk.
Cheese facts
- Milk: Goat's milk, unpasteurised (raw)
- Region: Perche, Normandy, France
- Style: Farmhouse, natural rind
- Size: Approx. 180-200g each
How to enjoy it
Classic with a crisp Loire Sauvignon Blanc such as Touraine or Sancerre. Serve at room temperature with plain crackers so the milk can shine.
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.
