Itineraire des Saveurs Roquefort

Itineraire des Saveurs Roquefort PDO

Described by Diderot and d'Alembert as the king of cheeses, Roquefort is the oldest cheese with a protected designation of origin, established in 1925. Before this date, it was made from goat's and sheep's milk. Today, it is made exclusively with Lacaune sheep.

According to legend, Roquefort was created by chance: one day, a shepherd forgot his bag in a cave. When he returned some time later, his bread had gone mouldy and his sheep's cheese had turned blue. In reality, it is now more commonly believed that the veins that appeared by chance on this cheese were due to the mixture of goat's and sheep's milk.

The Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) is the European equivalent of the controlled designation of origin, which represents national recognition.

The Protected Designation of Origin implies a close link between the product, the terroir and human talent. The PDO guarantees the origin of the product and traditional production methods. It gives the cheese its entire character.

To be recognized as a PDO, the cheese must:

• come from a specific and defined production area with milk from that area
• meet special production conditions
• have a recognized reputation and excellence
• be subject to an authorization and control procedure

Serving suggestion:

Replace dessert with cheese:
Instead of ending the meal with a piece of cake or a tart, prepare a small cheese platter with nuts and fresh or dried fruit.

Pairings that work:

• Cream cheese and its texture with oily fruits
• Blue cheese goes very well with very sweet fruits
• Cheese with a bloomy rind pairs well with apple and pear
• Goat and sheep cheese with summer fruits

About the manufacturer:

We manufacture our brands ourselves in our 62 factories in France in order to control quality and price.

Over time, we have developed great expertise and unique, traditional and innovative recipes.
The ingredients are carefully selected from small and medium-sized enterprises and local producers. Because we work without intermediaries, our products are more affordable without compromising on quality. 

Itinéraire des saveurs is the authentic French food brand that offers the best of each region. We have selected producers who possess all the knowledge of the last generation to offer you the best experience. A bite of an IDS product lets you travel to France for a moment.