The whole truth about cheeses with Paulius Ruškys

The whole truth about cheeses with Paulius Ruškys

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Cheese and dairy products Hard cheese

Sheep’s milk cheese Tomme de Brebis Pappilon

This delicious sheep's milk is a traditional farmstead cheese from world renowned Roquefort producer Papillon (Aveyron region in South of France), has an ivory-colored paste with an orange to dark brown rind. The Tomme de Brebis has a smooth, delicately melting consistency with the distinctive taste of sheep's milk spice.

Country of origin

Switzerland

Aging period

7 months

Milk type

sheep milk

History and uniqueness

“Tomme” is the generic name for soft or semi-soft cheeses made from cow, sheep or goat’s milk, typically with a low fat content. The milk comes from sheep which live on a farm in Boécourt near Delémont.

Goes best with

Food

Partner with a green salad and dried fruits. Also great with hearty bread with nuts or fruit.

Drinks

Pair with a white Chardonnay or white French wine, such as a Chablis.