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Ossau Iraty Reserve, AOP - Aged 6 Months
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Ossau Iraty Reserve, AOP - Aged 6 Months

from France by Saloirs de Louis
5 out of 5 stars rating (5.00) 1 ratingsView all reviews
ITEM DESCRIPTION TEMP PRICE PER LB* PRICE* QTY SKU
8 oz (cut portion) chilled $37.98 $18.99
5948004
1 lb (cut portion) chilled $37.98 $37.98
5948005
2 lbs (cut portion) chilled $37.98 $75.96
5948006
5 lbs (cut portion) chilled $37.98 $189.90
5948001
10 lbs (whole wheel) chilled $37.98 $379.80
5948002
2 x 10 lbs (whole wheels) chilled $34.18 $683.60
5948003

Ossau Iraty Reserve, AOP - Aged 6 Months

Ossau Iraty is a semi-firm cheese made from unpasteurized sheep’s milk. Ivory in color, with a thick natural golden rind, it boasts rich flavors of toasted wheat, fresh grass and wildflowers with nutty undertones. It is refined for a minimum period of 5 months, but as the cheese ages, it will lose its creamy yield and become harder, developing calcium crystals that give a delightfully discreet crunch throughout the cheese.

Ossau Iraty obtained AOC in 1980. This means that traditional standards must always be met and strict agricultural guidelines followed. All production must take place exclusively on the farms and milk must come from the following local breeds of sheep: Manech Tête Noir, Tête Rousse and Basco-béarnaises.

This delectably complex cheese should always be brought up to room temperature before being served in order to experience its full flavor. It is capable of standing alone as part of a cheeseboard, especially with a scattering of walnuts and raspberries to challenge the different textures and flavor ranges. It pairs very nicely with a hoppy beer, or you can opt for a robust regional red like Madiran. As it matures, it becomes hard enough to grate and its light, sharp saltiness would contribute nicely to salads, pastas and risottos.


Ingredients: Raw ewe milk, salt, rennet, lactic ferments.
Availability: Usually ships within 1 business days. Product is perishable and must ship via Overnight service.

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5 out of 5 stars ratingDec 29, 2020

Smooth and tasty.

daniel from bellbrook, OH
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*Product Pricing and Weight Specifications

This product is priced by the lb. shipped, and you will be charged based on the actual weight of the item shipped, by the price per lb for the product. The total price your shopping cart shows is an estimated charge. You will not be charged until the product ships, based on the weight that is shipped. The chart below shows estimated weight ranges and actual prices per lb. for this item.

SKU ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM WEIGHT RANGE PRICE PER LB
5948004 8 oz (cut portion) 0.45 lbs. - 0.55 lbs. $37.98
5948005 1 lb (cut portion) 0.90 lbs. - 1.10 lbs. $37.98
5948006 2 lbs (cut portion) 1.80 lbs. - 2.20 lbs. $37.98
5948001 5 lbs (cut portion) 4.75 lbs. - 5.25 lbs. $37.98
5948002 10 lbs (whole wheel) 9.00 lbs. - 11.00 lbs. $37.98
5948003 2 x 10 lbs (whole wheels) 18.50 lbs. - 21.50 lbs. $34.18

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