Cheese Flashcards
1
Q
What is Abbaye de Belloc?
A
A semihard sheep’s milk (traditionally Manech sheep) cheese with a fat content of at least 60% that is made by Benedictine monks at the Abbey of Belloc in the Basque region of southwestern France and ripened in 8-11lb wheels for 6 months
2
Q
Which wines pair best with Abbaye de Belloc?
A
Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
3
Q
What is Abondance (or Tomme d’Abondance)?
A
A semihard cow’s milk cheese (named after Abondance cattle and the Abondance valley) with a fat content of 40-49% that dates back to the fifth-century monks of l’Abbaye de Saint d’Abondan and is made in the department of Savoie in eastern France, then ripened in 15-20lb wheels for at least 90 days.
