Roquefort (French pronunciation:) is a sheep milk blue cheese from southern France. [2] Though similar cheeses are produced elsewhere, EU law dictates that only those cheeses aged in the natural Combalou caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon may bear the name Roquefort, as it is a recognised geographical indication , and has a protected designation of ...

Roquefort, classic blue cheese made from ewe’s milk, one of the oldest known cheeses and often considered one of the greatest cheeses of France. The designation Roquefort is protected by French law. The cheese is noted for its sharp, tangy, salty flavor and its rich, creamy texture.

2023年9月19日 · Roquefort is a world-renowned blue cheese from the village of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon in southern France. It’s known for its tangy, sharp, and slightly salty flavor, balanced by a creamy, crumbly texture.

2021年5月21日 · Roquefort cheese is a raw sheep's milk blue cheese made in southern France. Its signature blue marbling is produced by the Penicillium roqueforti fungus.

Roquefort is a blue cheese with a unique flavor profile that originates from the picturesque Roquefort-sur-Soulzon region in France. Its distinctively rich, tangy taste and creamy texture have made it an enthusiast's favorite among cheese lovers around the world.

What is Roquefort (PDO)? Visually reminiscent of the limestone cliff sides in which it is aged, Roquefort illustrates French artisanry like few others. A favorite among kings and popes, this classic blue mold cheese is made from sheep’s milk and is easily recognized by its blue veins stretching across its moist and crumbly body.

2025年1月21日 · Beginning with the raw, unpasteurized milk of the native Lacaune breed of sheep, the French Roquefort is not a timid cheese.

2012年2月28日 · Roquefort is the only AOC raw milk cheese sold in America. With mustard, foie gras and shallots (previous victims of American tariffs), Roquefort simply says ‘France’,” points out Robert Glandière, vice-president of the Sheep Farmers’ and Roquefort Industrial Union.

2023年12月28日 · Roquefort is a French blue-veined cheese made from raw or pasteurized sheep’s milk. Its Protected Designation of Origin (PDO or AOP in French) guarantees its authenticity and its link with its region of origin: Aveyron. The milk comes exclusively from ewes from the neighboring Causses.

2020年12月16日 · Roquefort is an ancient cheese revered for centuries, often called “the cheese of kings and popes” in France. Legend has it that over a thousand years ago, a young shepherd, distracted by his sweetheart, left his lunch of bread and cheese in a cave.