Valencay Ash-covered goat cheese is a soft-ripened, surface-ripened cheese made from goat's milk. It has a greyish, moldy rind and a creamy texture with small crunchy bits of goat's milk caramel. The flavor is delicate, fruity and slightly spicy with a long finish.
Valencay with Ash is a fresh goat's milk cheese from France.
The cheese’s form, a four-sided, truncated pyramid from Berrichon goat’s milk. History tells us that the original shape was a perfect pyramid. The Valencay is made by allowing the curd to drain in a mold, it is then removed and covered with salted charcoal ash and alllowed to ripen for about 4 to 5 weeks in a well ventilated cellar at 80% humidity to facilitate the development of mold. During this period, its rind will thicken slightly and acquire blue marks. One unit, 7.8 oz/220 gr.
Details
Texture
The pate texture is fine-grained and creamy
Taste
Its taste is mellow and savory
Shipping
Product is perishable and will be shipped via Overnight Shipping
Shelf Life Refrigerated
2 Weeks
Net weight
7.8 oz
Delivery
This product is perishable and will be shipped by Overnight Shipping.
Approximate shipping time is 1 business day.
If you place your order today before 12 PM Eastern Time, its earliest possible delivery date is Tue, September 26, 2023. Otherwise, it may take an extra day for it to be delivered.