Auvergne · France
Bleu d'Auvergne.
Bleu d'Auvergne hits with an immediate pungent boldness—sharp, salty, and alive with spice—that melts into unexpected creaminess on your tongue. The semi-soft paste yields easily, releasing earthy cellar notes and a tangy bite that lingers long after swallowing. Its blue-green veining speaks to deliberate craftsmanship: this is a cheese that demands attention, not accommodation.
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Origin
45.7°N · 3.2°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Bleu d'Auvergne was created in the mid-19th century by a farmer named Antoine Roussel who experimented with introducing bread mold into his cheese.
His techniques spread throughout the Auvergne region. The cheese received AOC protection in 1975.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Blue
- Rind
- natural
- Age
- 1–3 mo
- Protected
- AOP · since 1996
- Intensity
- 4 / 5
- Texture
- semi-soft, blue
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Bleu d'Auvergne's flavour and aroma notes, scaled by the cheese's overall intensity — a quick guide, not a lab measurement.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100 g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100 g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for blue cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about ≈1 h before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Use a thin or wire knife and wipe it between cuts; aim for wedges that share the veins evenly.
Store
Wrap leftovers in cheese paper or wax paper — never cling film, which suffocates the rind — and keep them in the warmest part of the fridge.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Bleu.
45 pairings across 5 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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Substitutes
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