Cheese story
What is Pouligny-Saint-Pierre?
A tall pyramid-shaped goat cheese from the Loire.
Origin
Loire Valley, France
Milk
goat
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Loire Valley
Milk type
goat
Texture
soft to semi-soft
Rind
natural bloomy rind
Ageing
2 to 5 weeks
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: goaty, lactic, nutty
Origin, protection and character
Pouligny-Saint-Pierre comes from France, especially Loire Valley. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
2 to 5 weeks
How to serve Pouligny-Saint-Pierre
cheese boards, salads
Good food matches
Loire white wine
honey
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
