Roquefort Carles
Aveyron, France
Roquefort is made using the milk from the local Lacaune sheep and is still matured in the limestone caves of Cambalou where the blue mould Penicillium Roqueforti grows in the cool and damp environment.
Roquefort Carles is made by small dairies who extract their own Penicillium Roqueforti from rye bread baked in-house. The texture is creamy, yet gritty. The flavour is a powerful mix of steely blue minerality and salty tang. Arguably fruitier and better balanced than other Roqueforts.
Best paired with sweeter styles of wine, traditionally Sauternes.
Free shipping on orders over $300
- Description
Roquefort has a truly extraordinary history. Reputedly "invented" when a shepherd boy who was sheltering in the entrance to one of the Cambalou caves, spied a lovely young girl and left his bread and soft cheese sandwich to pursue her. When he returned some time later the cheese had developed a blue mould, with a strong mineral odour. The shepherd decided to eat it anyway and was amazed at how delicious it was.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping options
Free pickup in store (Paddington) is available for all orders.
Local courier (within 40km of Paddington): Variable rates apply.
Refrigerated delivery (selected regions NSW/ACT/VIC/QLD)
- $20 (NSW/ACT) or $30 (VIC/QLD) for orders up to $300
- Free for orders over $300
- Minimum order $80
- Order by 12pm Monday for delivery that week (orders after this time ship the following week).
How will my order arrive?
Temperature-sensitive orders are packed with insulation and ice packs to help them arrive in great condition. Couriers are instructed to leave parcels in a safe place where possible. If re-delivery is required, a re-delivery fee may apply.
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