Le Brebiou

Le Brebiou is a French cheese hailing from Pyrénées-Atlantiques, where it's been produced since 1994 by Fromagerie des Chaumes, which is owned by Bongrain. The cheese is made from pasteurized sheep's milk and it's aged for 2 weeks.

Underneath its bloomy rind with markings from the linen wrappings and hopps, the texture is soft, firm, smooth, and creamy. The aromas are musty and mushroomy, while the flavors are mild, sweet, milky, and tart near the center. Nowadays, Le Brebiou is sold in full-fat and low-fat versions (the low-fat version contains 10% fat and it's known as Brebiou ligne et plaisir).

It's recommended to pair this cheese with a glass of brisk sparkling wine, light red wine, or a rosé.