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Buy the Fourme d'Ambert AOC on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 17 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

This AOC (name controlled) creamy blue cheese is a lovely French treasure. "Fourme" is the old French word for cheese from the Latin noun forma, describing its cylindrical shape. Ambert is the mountainous town in Auvergne where the cheese is made. The people of this town have been making Fourme d'Ambert since the 7th century! That makes this cheese as old as Roquefort. Fourme d'Ambert is high in moisture and compact in texture, so the blue mould does not spread in veins like other Blues. Rather, it forms in distinct, disconnected pockets. Compared to Blue Stilton, it is much creamier and, therefore, less crumbly. Fourme d'Ambert is cave-aged for a minimum of two months, made from raw cow's milk and has a tremendous, creamy, full-bodied flavor.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 5.5 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 Fourme d'Ambert AOC

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 17 reviews)

94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(7), Firm(4), Flavorful(12), Good value(3), High quality(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(10), Hors d'oeuvre(9), Salads(6)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(8)

Better than Roquefort!

By parisdetroit from detroit, MI on 2/4/2010

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

With wine and bread

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

This bleu cheese was wonderful. We like it so much better than Roquefort-it's great with bread and wine. I used the left over to make croquettes with chicken and they were excellent.

Outstanding!

By Rog

from Alpena, Mi on 7/26/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

This is one of the best.

the BEST BLEU !!!!!!!

By maaboo

from memphis on 1/6/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

JUST the right amount of everything that makes a Perfect Bleu !!!! Earth,Cream,Tang and Texture, PERFECTLY balanced.....GORGEOUS !!!!!!!

excellent creamy and mild

By Jackie

from Monroe CT on 12/20/2008

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Yes

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

We enjoyed this cheese in France and were delighted to find it available in US. Our family enjoys cheese blends on their plate with grapes and a nice red wine. Usually we don't cook with the favorite cheeses but enjoy them as an appetizer or snack when the family or friends visit.

an excellent cheese

By philliplebeau from Decatur, Alabama on 11/9/2008

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Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

Very good after dinner as well as part of a cheese platter. Good taste and texture.
Much better than the average run of the mill cheeses.

This is pretty strong stuff!

By The Qow

from California on 9/23/2008

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Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

Crumbles

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

You have to really like strongly flavoured French cheese - aactually, the Fourme D'Ambert in Grenoble (France) was simply divine. But this isn't so bad itself. Not only would I recommend this to a friend, I already did do dat.

One of my favorite cheeses

By Nina from Tulsa, OK on 5/24/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

Great blue cheese. If you like creamy textures than this is the one for you! It tastes great with a country bread (pain de campagne), a little bit of butter and a glass of red wine!

Very nice Blue Cheese

By Chris

from Miami Beach, Florida on 4/21/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Love good cuisine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

An excellent product, if you like blue cheeses. It can be used for pasta meals, in addition to other cheeses, like for example together Emmentaler (available from igourmet). If you like to eat it just like that, let it stand a little, so the full flavor can develop.

Great Cheese!!

By C&C's B&B from Florida on 4/1/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

Owning a house in southern France, my husband and I (both lovers of bleu cheese) have made the pilgrimage to Roquefort-Sur-Soulzon...the source of our beloved Roquefort. We thought that this was the best. We were wrong. On a recent visit to Thomas Keller's beautiful Bouchon restaurant in Napa Valley, we were served a portion of Fourme d'Ambert in our cheese course. Angels sang!! This is a spectacular cheese. I encourage all to try it. If you are a roquefort afficianado...you MUST try this. Just ensure that, as with all good cheeses, you bring it to room temperature before serving. ENJOY!!

wonderful-not your every day blue!

By Chef on a Diet from WA Mountains on 2/13/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

Chef cheese lover on a diet-so I'm very picky about my cheese treats. Great blended with a touch of olive oil and fine balsamic vin on sliced tomatoes. Also add to roasted squash for the last 5 min. of cooking.

For people who find Roquefort too strong

By Frenchcottage

from Providence on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

I found this one just perfect. Same taste I remember from France. I would recommend this cheese to people who like Gorgonzola, and find Roquefort too strong.

Amazing Cheese

By Paul from Boxford, MA on 12/29/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

Loved the flavor, I am not a blue cheese fan, and this was amazing.

Delightful blue cheese

By Carlo

from Independence, OR. on 9/17/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Late harvest dessert wine, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

To my tastes, hands down the best blue cheese on the market. If you prefer a crumbly blue, this is not for you, but if you like creamy texture, this is it! With ripe pears in a salad, mmmmmmmm.

Failed to Delight

By Jennifer from South Carolina on 8/29/2007

Pros:

Firm

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Bitter, faint ammonia smell/taste

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, I LOVE blue cheeses

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

Not creamy nor flavorful in an enjoyable way. I will not be purchasing this cheese again.

This is my favorite French Bleu cheese.

By Mary

from Healdsburg, CA on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality, Keeps well for weeks

Best Uses:

Cheese platter cooking

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

Excellent cheese for a very reasonable price.

Great replacement for Maytag Blue!

By Hougy70 from Delray Beach, F:L on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Guests loved it

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

The star of my evening TV news time.

SIMPLY THE BEST

By carol8525

from Shreveport, LA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fourme d'Ambert AOC:

This is just the best blue cheese around. I keep it on hand all the time. It does have a milder, creamier texture but that is what makes it perfect in salads, on steaks and in stuffings! Love this cheese!!!

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