Take your Valentine’s Day to the next level with Coeur du Berry, a heart-shaped goat’s milk cheese from the Loire region.
From the Loire Valley
Coeur du Berry by Fromagerie Jacquin is a heart-shaped goat’s milk cheese that is made in the small village of La Vernelle, South of the Loire River. Without a doubt, this cheese is an ode to the neighbouring village of Saint Valentin.
Since the 1980’s, the locals have promoted Saint Valentin as “Le Village Des Amoureux”, translating to “The Village of Lovers”. Whilst it is not connected to Valentine’s Day in any traditional way, they have truly embraced the shared name.
The home of Selles-Sur-Cher
Fromagerie Jacquin have specialised in goat’s milk cheeses since the 1940’s. Their incredible range included the AOP cheeses Selles-Sur-Cher and Sainte Maure de Touraine, as well as their pasteurised milk variants, Rond du Cher and Bûche de Montrésor.
Overall, there is so much to love about this unique chèvre. From the greyish-blue wrinkly natural rind to the oozy white pâte, it is quite the visual spectacle.
Moreover, a fresh and milky aroma will greet your nose. And your palate will detect a mild tangy and savoury flavour with subtle notes of hazelnut and strawberry.
How to serve Coeur du Berry
Serve this most romantic of cheeses with a crisp fruity Riesling, Champagne or Pilsner.
