Bleu d'Auvergne PDO
Creamy. Nutty. Savoury.
Regular price £7.25Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | France, Auvergne |
| style texture | Medium strength, densely creamy blue |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Raw |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Medium to full-bodied red wines or dessert wines |
About the Cheese
Bleu d’Auvergne "La Mémée" is a classic French blue cheese, celebrated as a predecessor to the famous Roquefort.
This artisan cheese offers a lusciously creamy texture with a moderately spicy, lingering flavour that delights blue cheese enthusiasts.
The cheese's distinctive blue veining, created by the addition of penicillium roqueforti and careful oxygenation, imparts complex flavours and mushroom aromas, making it a quintessential French delicacy.
Enjoy Bleu d’Auvergne with a glass of full-bodied red wine or sweet white wines to enhance its rich, engaging taste.
Cheesemaker: The Laqueuille cheese dairy
The Laqueuille cheese dairy, established in 1949 by Mr. Antoine Sarliève in Laqueuille-Gare, produces the renowned Bleu d’Auvergne "La Mémée."
Nestled at the foot of the Sancy massif in the Puy de Dôme, within the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park, the dairy benefits from the rich, varied pastures of this traditional cattle-raising region.
The cows, fed on grass and mountain hay, provide high-quality milk essential for crafting exceptional cheese. Laqueuille follows strict PDO guidelines, ensuring each cheese is produced with meticulous care from milk collection to aging.
Over the years, the dairy has modernised its facilities to meet stringent health standards while maintaining traditional cheesemaking techniques.
This cheese is featured in our Red Wine Selection and Whisky Selection
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
Due to small-scale production and logistical delays certain cheeses and condiments may be unavailable. We'll substitute them with similar products as needed. You can specify if you are happy with substitutions on the Cart page.
DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
When placing an order, please make sure to provide:
- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Our checkout system allows you to pick a date in the future to receive your delivery.
Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
