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Saint Nectaire is an ancient cheese, similar to cheeses made in monasteries. Only cheeses made on farms still follow the traditional methods. The cheese is made from cows’ milk from the mountains of Auvergne. It is heated and coagulated with rennet. The curd is pressed into the molds by hand. The cheese is then removed, salted and wrapped in cloth. Before the affinage, Saint Nectaire is pressed again. Finally, the cheeses age in cellars for a minimum of three weeks. Saint Nectaire has a nutty and fruity flavour with a touch of salt and spice. It is a good choice for a cheeseboard. It goes well with light and fruity red wine such as Beaujolais.

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