Shamelessly rich and creamy
Saint Agur is a rich and creamy blue cheese that originates from the Auvergne region in central France. In an area renowned for Bleu d’Auvergne and Fourme d’Ambert, this milder blue cheese can definitely hold its own.
Furthermore, Auvergne is also home to green-covered volcanic hills and a ancient volcanic basalt stone structures.
Actually, the Saint Agur wheel draws inspiration from the volcanic basalt and uses the same octagonal shape as a tribute to its home and origins.
Guardians of a unique recipe
Today, the cheesemakers in a small village in Auvergne called Beauzac are the guardians of this unique recipe that combines blue mould and a wonderful mushroomy flavour.
Indeed, they use local milk predominantly from Montbéliarde cows to make these octagonal wheels. Each cheese is salted by hand to help augment its celebrated aroma and flavour.
Subsequently, they repeatedly pierce each wheel with needles during the first weeks of the maturation process. The affineurs do this to allow oxygen to flow in and trigger the development of blue veins.
Finally, they ripen the cheese for ten weeks in a controlled environment. This allows the cheese to develop its complex taste and decadent texture.
How to serve Saint Agur
Enjoy this popular blue on its own or with a crusty French baguette. It also makes the perfect accompaniment to pears or figs.
Pair with a sweet, white wine such as a Sauternes or a glass of port at Christmas time.
