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Buy the Abbaye de Belloc on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 14 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

We're happy to bring you this cheese from the Pays Basque region of Aquitaine (French Pyrenees). Its milk comes from red-nosed Manech ewes raised on farms adjacent to the Abbaye de Notre Dame de Belloc. The Abbey has profited from milder climates and the rise of pastoral civilizations. Monks of this Benedictine Monastery continue to teach the art of cheese-making to local shepherds. Its rind is naturally gray with patches of red, orange, and yellow. This cheese has a fine, closed texture and is is rich with butter-fat. The lingering flavor, like caramelized brown sugar, is the result of six months of maturation.

Made from unpasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 10 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Abbaye de Belloc

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.9 stars

(based on 14 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(5), Complex(3), Creamy(4), Firm(6), Flavorful(11)

Best Uses:

After dinner(8), Hors d'oeuvre(11), Salads(6)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(6), Frequent diner(5), Health conscious(8)

Superb!!

By LaLa from Florida on 10/26/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

This was a gift from a French woman for a dinner party we were hosting. We liked it so much I ordered a pound the next day! We served with Menage a Trois 2007 red wine and everyone loved it!

Loved it!

By Mumsie Lee from Richmond VA on 3/25/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

Oh so delicious - sliced and put on french bread or crackers or eaten plain. I grated a little and put it on top of creamed scallop and mushroom crepes - ran it under the broiler a few minutes and it was heavenly good.
I will buy this again and again. I hope it stays available.

Stupendous!

By cheese lover

from new york, ny on 2/8/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

This is a fabulous cheese before and after dinner, and any time -- just let it be room temp. -- to me, it is best tasted pure; accompanied by red wine, courant jam. I think it would be a waste to have it melted or mixed in a salad. For me, its enjoyment is best by its glorious self. It's deliciously crumbly, and each crumb is full of flavor, to be savored to its "last drop."

Good Buy

By Dan

from Yucaipa, CA on 1/29/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Ameture chef gourmande

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

I use it on a neutral cracker or thinly slices french bread.

Heavenly, meadowly rich!

By Cheese Lover

from New York, NY on 1/28/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

The flavor is most unique: flowery, as it melts on your tongue, reminiscent of fragrant meadows covering the mountains; it evokes warm summer breezes. There are hints of sweetness, remote nuttiness. Accompanied by wine, or even beer, but best by itself to fully enjoy the delicate and unique flavor of this wonderful creation!

Abbaye de Belloc

By Ann-just chill!

from Iowa on 10/24/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

The French know their cheese!

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent

By Cheese Lover

from Denver, CO on 8/10/2008

Pros:

Complex, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

An excellent pairing with Far Niente Chardonnay which has a very buttery flavor.

A real treat

By Kesriyal from Long Island, NY on 1/16/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Fruity undertones, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Snacks

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

This stuff is delicious and made me want to close my eyes as I was eating it to fully savor the taste. I tend to like cheeses from the Basque region of France (Petit Basque is another favorite of mine), and this one is no exception. While I'm not sure I'd describe the flavor as caramelized brown sugar, there certainly was a lovely sweetness and richness about it.

Great sheep cheese!!

By Anastasia

from Burien, WA on 12/21/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

Great tasting, not too sharp, with interesting undertones almost caramel like, I would buy this again.

Flavorful and Delicious

By DOC

from Upton, MA on 10/17/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Cheese Tray, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

Interesting depth and flavor. Medium firmness.

OH SO GOOD!!

By Hannah ER Nurse from San Francisco, CA on 5/17/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Just plain perfect, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

This is smooth, awesome cheese! So Flavorful!!! Pefect with apples or grapes or just with some red wine!

Yummy

By The MT gourmet

from Niantic, CT on 3/7/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, Salads, Snack

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

I love this cheese. It's so light that you don't realize it's a sheep's milk cheese. Very flavorful too.

One of my favorites

By Gourmet Mike

from Simi Valley, CA on 3/1/2007

Pros:

Elegent, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, With Wine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

I tried this once, at it went right into my top five list. Another triumph for the French Pyrenees.

Mild but favorful solid but yet creamy.

By Steve

from Sarasota, FL & NYC on 2/24/2007

Pros:

Durable, Flavor, High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Add to Salads, Great Appetizer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abbaye de Belloc:

Awesome product!

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