A world-renowned French blue cheese, famous for its pungent aroma, creamy yet crumbly texture, and sharp, salty, tangy flavor with complex notes, developed from Penicillium roqueforti mold and aged in natural limestone caves.
Made exclusively from raw milk of the Lacaune sheep in the Roquefort region, France. It’s a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) cheese, meaning it must meet strict standards for authenticity, often called the “cheese of kings”.
Appearance & Texture
Color: Ivory to white paste with distinct blue-green veins.
Texture: Moist, creamy, and smooth, but also crumbly and easily broken apart.
Rind: Natural, slightly moist, and edible.
Flavor & Aroma
Flavor Profile: Salty, tangy, sharp, and complex, with earthy and slightly spicy undertones from the mold.
Aroma: Pungent and distinctive.
Production & Origin
Milk: Made exclusively from raw milk of Lacaune sheep.