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Roquefort Société

Ossau Iraty PDO Istara

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www.resa.roquefort-societe.com/fr/

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World Cheese Awards - Gold

2021

Ossau Iraty PDO Istara is a traditional cheese made by Societe Des Caves. This cheese carries the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, indicating its adherence to strict production standards and its origin from the French Basque Country and the Béarn regions.


Ossau Iraty is made from the milk of Manech ewes and is renowned for its smooth, creamy texture and rich, nutty flavor. The aging process for this cheese typically lasts several months, allowing it to develop its full flavor profile.

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.

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Roquefort Société Cheese Shop

2 Av. François Galtier, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, Occitanie, France

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