La Taupiniere

La Taupiniere or Taupinette is a French cheese hailing from Poitou-Charentes. It was created by Gilles Jousseaume in 1973. The cheese is made from raw goat's milk and ages for 3 weeks in cellars. It's shaped into a dome, and the wrinkly rind has a natural blue-grey mold.

The texture is smooth and creamy, the aromas are nutty, while the flavors are mild and nutty when young and tangy and sour as it ages, with a slightly sweet finish. It's recommended to pair this visually attractive cheese with a glass of Saint Joseph or Pinot Noir.