Brie de Brebis

1. History

Brie de Brebis is a modern variant of the renowned Brie, traditionally made from cow's milk in the Brie region. Produced by Fromagerie des Pays d’Urfé in Auvergne, it draws from the ancestral know-how of soft cheeses with bloomy rind, innovating with sheep's milk. This contemporary adaptation highlights the unique flavors of the Auvergne terroir.

2. Physical characteristics

This cheese features a soft, creamy paste pale yellow in color, covered by a bloomy white-duvet rind. Its texture is supple and melting, perfect for young to semi-aged tasting. Made from pasteurized sheep's milk, it offers a rich and smooth consistency.

3. Taste profile

Brie de Brebis delights with its creamy, lightly salted taste, enhanced by a subtle hazelnut note. Its aroma suggests fresh herbs, typical of Auvergne pastures. When young, it reveals a balanced freshness without excess bitterness.

4. Production zone and period

Exclusively produced in Auvergne by Fromagerie des Pays d’Urfé, under Société Laitière de Vichy. This volcanic region imparts unique flavors from local sheep milks. Production runs year-round, peaking during grazing season.

5. Certification

Brie de Brebis lacks a specific AOP, unlike Brie de Meaux or Melun. It relies on the artisanal expertise of the fromagerie with over 30 years in sheep cheeses. Quality is ensured through adapted traditional methods.