Laguiole (8 ounces) by igourmet.com | 
 enlarge | Brand: IGOURMET
Category: Gourmet
Buy New: $6.99
Sales Rank: 3626
Country: france
Media: Misc.
Size: 8 ounces
ASIN: B00182KA7W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Laguiole is made from unpasteurized milk, is aged longer, has a firmer, tighter texture and a tangier, sharper flavor | | • | Laguiole has hints of gentian, violet, fennel and thyme | | • | Eat with pears or apples, crusty bread, saucisson, proscuitto, or smoked ham | | • | Try pairing Laguiole with a strong wine such as Cotes du Rhone, Hermitage, or Cotes du Fontannais | | • | This cheese is cut and wrapped in one pound pieces |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Laquiole has been made in the Auvegne region since 4th Century BC and was described by Pliny the Elder. Named after a village on the plateau of Aubrac, burronniers have been making this cheese in burrons (mountain huts) for centuries. Laguiole is produced almost exactly the same way as Cantal. Unlike Cantal, Laguiole is made from unpasteurized milk, is aged longer, has a firmer, tighter texture and a tangier, sharper flavor. Hints of the mountain grass such as gentian, violet, fennel, and thyme are also detectable. Today, only five buronniers exist, Laguiole is mainly made by cooperatives in this region. Traditionally, it was made from the milk of Salers and Aubrac cattle, Holsteins were introduced to increase yield. They found that this milk changed the flavor too much and are now using a Swiss breed, PieRougedlEst, which has been more successful. Despite the changes that have occurred over time, this cheese is still an unforgettable crumbly, moist tangy cheese. Eat with pears or apples, crusty bread, saucisson, proscuitto, or smoked ham. Try pairing Laguiole with a strong wine such as Cotes du Rhone, Hermitage, or Cotes du Fontannais.
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