Abbaye de Belloc

Sale price$47.99

Made from pasteurized sheep's milk in the Basque region of France. Originally made by the Benedictine Monks from the milk of the local red-nose sheep. It is aged for at least 6 months and has a firm, nutty, rich interior. It has a dusty rind, dark blond interior with notes of toasted nuts and deep browned butter. Pairs well with aged pinot noir wine or a big hoppy beer.

MILK TYPE: Sheep
ORIGIN: Puy-de-Dôme, France
PASTEURIZATION: Pasteurized
RENNET: Traditional
AGED: 6+ months

Variant: One pound

Customer Reviews

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Bill Bahr
Abbaye de Belloc - Delicious, Nutty Basque-like Cheese

My rating is 4 but it probably rates a 4.5. It is a pleasant tasting cheese with a nutty finish. It reminds me of Basque. It is semi-soft meaning that you can either let it melt in your mouth or chew it up. I think pairing it with wine might even make it better. It was hard to make out the rest of the flavors as the cheese is complex and the taste varies depending on how cool it is. Will definitely order again. The only reason for the 1 point (or really half-point) deduction is due to my subjective preference of cheese type.

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David Gerard
Abbaye de Beloc

This is, quite possibly, my favorite cheese in the world - and I had some trepidation about how switching to pasteurized milk and the aged monks being replaced by apprentices would effect the product.

I am happy to say that my palate did not discern any drop off in quality or flavor. It must be the grazing of the sheep and the biome of the aging cellars that make this cheese so special.

Will certainly purchase again and again. Pair it with very good Pinot Noir

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Steve Sharple
Monks know how to make it!

Firm, mild, flavorful and always consistent. Glad to see it’s available in the USA after a lengthy absence, thanks to our government restrictions and paperwork.

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paul a romano
one of my favorite cheeses only available in a few states

Thank you Raymond for carrying one of my family's favorite cheeses L'Abbaye de Bel'loc brebis from the Pyrenees,