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Valençay AOC

Bloomy RindGoat MilkFrance, BerryPDO

Truncated pyramid-shaped goat cheese dusted with ash, legend says Napoleon sliced the top off in anger.

Aging Time

11 days – 1 month

Style: Bloomy Rind
Milk: Goat
Origin: France · Berry
Ripening: ≥ 11 days

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Texture

Soft, fine-grained

Flavor

Lemony, nutty, goaty

Nutrition (per 100g)

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