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(based on 6 ratings)
Located in: Cheese, France
This semi-soft sheep's milk cheese is handmade in the French Pyrenees. The Pyrenees Mountain range, a natural border that divides France and Spain, is populated by the Basques, a people who have their own customs and language. Although the Basques live on both sides of the border, they produce this cheese on the French side. Amidst the breathtaking, rolling mountains of the Pyrenees, vast pastures stretch as far as the eye can see, providing fertile grazing for milk-producing sheep. P'tit Basque, made from pure sheep's milk, has a slightly oily texture and an earthy, nutty flavor. It comes to us in a whole, uncut cylinder, offering a beautiful presentation as well as a lovely taste.
  • Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
  • Photo depicts whole 1.25 pound form of cheese.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Creamy(4), Firm(3), Flavorful(5), Smooth(4)
Best Uses:
After dinner(4), Hors d'oeuvre(4)
Describe Yourself:
Foodie(3)
 
Great cheese with wine
By AZWinegirl from Prescott, AZ on 9/6/2008
Pros:
Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about P'tit Basque Whole Wheel:

[...] We love the mild creaminess of this cheese. IGourmet is great about standing by their products.

 
The Best of The Best
By SoCal WineLover from Temecula, CA on 12/19/2007
Pros:
Firm, Flavorful, Smooth
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about P'tit Basque Whole Wheel:

My wife and I love this cheese! We discovered it on a trip to Napa at the Oakville Grocery Store and have since ordered it [...] a couple of times. Goes great with Cabernet & Pinot and an excellent sliced sausage and crackers. Enjoy! You won't be disappointed!!

 
Delicious
By Janet from Northern California on 12/6/2007
Pros:
Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty
Cons:
NO CONS
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about P'tit Basque Whole Wheel:

This is one of my favorite cheeses. Though expensive, it has a creamy nutty flavor that merits spending the extra money.

 
Combined with pears and white wine......
By Chessie from Miami on 9/9/2007
Pros:
Firm, Flavorful
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about P'tit Basque Whole Wheel:

is not that semi soft, it's more firm

 
Courtney's Favorite
By DocVerified Reviewer from Surprise Arizona on 3/17/2007
Pros:
Creamy, Smooth
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hor d'oevre
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Diner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about P'tit Basque Whole Wheel:

Several years ago, admid the wide variety of cheeses available at The Urban Harvest in Arlington Heights Illinois, from behind her counter Courtney declared Petit Basque her favorite cheese of all. And so it has become ours too. Everyone we share it with asks where to buy this cheese. Serve with grapes or other fruit and your choice of wine.

 
Heavenly wheel
By Gourmet Mike from Simi Valley, CA on 3/1/2007
Pros:
Creamy, Delicate, Elegant, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, With Wine
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about P'tit Basque Whole Wheel:

A creamy delight. One of the best from the Frech Pyrenees.

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