Roquefort Société
P'tit Basque Isatara
Shop, factory tour, tastings:
2 Av. François Galtier, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, Occitanie, FranceBuy online directly from the producer:
www.resa.roquefort-societe.com/fr/
World Cheese Awards - Gold
2021
P'tit Basque Istara is a cheese that originates from the Basque region of France. It is produced by Société des Caves, a well-known cheese manufacturer. This cheese is made from pasteurized sheep's milk and is distinguished by its mild, sweet, and nutty flavor profile.
P'tit Basque Istara has a smooth, creamy texture and a distinctive basket-weave rind, which is characteristic of traditional Basque cheesemaking techniques. It is typically aged for about 70 days, during which time it develops its rich taste and aroma.
About Roquefort Société
Roquefort Société is one of the leading producers of Roquefort cheese, a renowned blue cheese from France. Founded in 1863 by Pierre Gay, the company has played a pivotal role in industrializing the production of this iconic cheese. Roquefort is made from sheep's milk and aged in the natural caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, where it develops its distinctive flavor from the Penicillium roqueforti mold.
The company is known for maintaining traditional methods of production while ensuring high standards of quality. Société Roquefort remains a global leader in the blue cheese market, with its products protected by the AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) designation.