St. Nectaire (fermier), PDO

Buttery. Mushroomy. Elegant.

Regular price £8.80
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Contains cow's milk RRaw/unpasteurised Pairs well with red wine Pairs well with white wine

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origin France, Auvergne
style textureMountain tomme, semi-firm
milkCow
milk treatmentRaw
rennetTraditional
drinkMedium-bodied white and red wines, beer

 

About the Cheese

St. Nectaire, a cherished farmhouse cheese with Protected Designation of Origin since 1955, boasts a rich heritage dating back to the 17th century.

Made from raw cow’s milk, primarily from Holstein and Montbéliarde cows with a touch of Salers milk, it features a semi-firm creamy, unctuous texture and a captivating, multi-hued rind.

Aged on rye straw mats, it develops a semi-firm paste with complex flavour with subtle hazelnut and earthy notes, influenced by the lush grasslands and volcanic soil of the Pays des Monts-Dore.

Ideal with red or white wine or complex craft beer, St. Nectaire embodies the true essence of French cheesemaking tradition.

 

Cheesemaker: Fromagerie Guillaume

The Guillaume family has been perfecting St. Nectaire since 1924.

Marcel Guillaume’s innovative use of old wine cellars for maturing cheese set the foundation for a lasting legacy. Despite personal and historical challenges, including Marcel’s wartime resistance efforts and subsequent family leadership, the cheese dairy thrived.

Today, Marcel’s descendants, including Sébastien and his daughters Léa and Mathilde, continue to uphold the family’s commitment to quality.

Their unique network of natural caves, ideal for cheese aging, has been a cornerstone of their success, preserving a century-old tradition of artisan cheesemaking.

 

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.

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