cheese wheels stacked ontp of eachother, with the middle one missing a wedge, with the wedge ontop. Golden/dirty rind with beautiful aging spots. White/hold paste with small holes

Ossau Iraty 6 month wheel, golden brown/pale yellow rind with a stamp of a sheep with horns on it (even though they use female sheep's milk)

Full wheel of ossau, with a quarter wedge ontop. Smooth firm paste, with no visible holes. Golden brown hard rind, looking aged

Ossau-Iraty Reserve Fermier (6 month)

$12.25

Weight

1/3 pound 1/2 pound 3/4 pound

Say hello to the ultimate cheese crush—the 6-month Ossau-Iraty Reserve Fermier! This Basque superstar is the cheese equivalent of finding the perfect avocado: rare and absolutely worth celebrating! Crafted with 100% raw sheep milk by traditional Basque shepherds (the cheese whisperers!), then cherry-picked by our pals at Caves Béarnaises. After 6 months of aging, this beauty emerges with a stunning ivory interior, fabulous golden rind, and tiny crunchy calcium crystals that go *pop* in your mouth! Flavor-wise, it's a party of nutty, buttery goodness with special guests: hints of wildflowers, fresh grass, toasted wheat, and just enough sheep-y funk to make things interesting! This AOC-certified treasure (since 1980!) comes exclusively from heritage Manech and Basco-Béarnaises sheep who live where the cheese is made. Perfect for fancy cheese boards with nuts and berries, or get creative and sprinkle it on pasta! Sip tip: Burgundy wines, Chenin Blanc, or a cheeky farmhouse ale make dreamy companions!

Ingredients: Raw sheep's (ewe) milk, salt, animal rennet, lactic ferments.

Country: France
Milk: Raw Sheep's (ewe) Milk
Rennet: Animal