French Cheese – Roquefort

Posted on October 9th, 2008 by admin

First evidence of Roquefort was discovered in 79 A.D. when Pliny the Elder mentioned its rich aroma. It was the favourite cheese of Charlemagne. Roquefort is made exclusively from the milk of ewes that graze on the huge plateau of Rouergue in the Aveyron. A genuine Roquefort has a red sheep on the label. In 1411 King Charles VI gave rights to the ageing of Roquefort to only one village, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. Roquefort cheeses still mature naturally for a minimum of 4 months in the same caves of this village. Roquefort has a complex creamy taste and is a soft cheese. It goes well with nuts and figs and should be served with a sweet wine such as Muscat, Port or Sauternes

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