Brebirousse d'Argental *Third of a Pound*

Brebirousse d'Argental, Third of a Pound

A creamy sheep's milk cheese from Lyon, soft ripened with a bloomy rind, tasting a little sweet and buttery with a pleasant tang. The orange rind comes from annatto dusted on during maturation, and the cheese is soft enough that it can run freely at room temperature.

Why you'll love it

• Sheep's milk — rich and slightly sweet, with more depth than a goat or cow version.
• Soft ripened, bloomy rind — a delicate white coat around a very soft paste.
• Sweet and buttery — mild, rounded flavor with a tang on the finish.
• Annatto rind — the orange color comes from annatto, dusted on as it matures.
• Made in Lyon — pasteurized sheep's milk, made in Lyon, France.

How to enjoy Take it out of the fridge well ahead of serving, since it runs when warm, and eat it with bread and a spoon. A white Rhône or a dry cider suits it.

A soft sheep's milk cheese that behaves like a dessert, and one that needs a plate rather than a board.