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Bleu d’Auvergne
French blue with a creamy, moist texture and lively flavors of grass, mushrooms, salt and pepper.
Milk & style
Cow’s milk • soft to semi-soft blue
Aged Minimum about 4 weeks; often 2–3 months
Tang 5/10 · Funkiness 5/10
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Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Pears, walnuts, mushrooms and crusty bread
Wine
Sauternes or Cabernet Franc
Beer
Saison or brown ale
More about this cheese
History & producer
Auvergne PDO dairies, France This regional cheese dates to 1854, when Antoine Roussel learned to encourage blue mold in curd and pierce wheels so air could develop the veining. Many approved dairies make Bleu d’Auvergne PDO, so check the wheel label for the exact producer.
At the cheese counter
“Bleu d’Auvergne is creamy like dressing cheese but brings a distinctly earthy French blue bite.”
In the kitchen
MELTING: Excellent – creamy and ideal for sauces, potatoes, or steak. GRATING: Fair – crumble while cold rather than using a fine grater. SHAVING: Fair – chill well and shave gently; the moist paste may crumble.
Enjoy within
5–7 days after opening
Keep refrigerated and wrap well. “Enjoy within” is a best-quality guide; follow the package date and store food-safety procedures. Product details vary; confirm the current wheel or package label. The complete PDF includes the rennet reference and source notes.
