Centre-Val de Loire · France
Pouligny-Saint-Pierre.
A geometric tower of delicate goat cheese that melts into silken softness on your tongue, releasing waves of bright tang balanced by subtle floral notes—like biting into fresh meadow grass kissed with chamomile. The natural rind offers a whisper of minerality before giving way to the creamy, lactic heart that tastes distinctly of the Loire Valley's limestone terroir.
Origin
47.5°N · 1.7°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Pouligny-Saint-Pierre is one of the Loire Valley's classic pyramid-shaped goat cheeses, taking its name from the commune in the Indre department.
It was among the first French cheeses to receive AOC recognition in 1972. The tall, four-sided pyramid shape is iconic in the region.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Goat · raw
- Family
- Soft-bloomy
- Rind
- natural
- Age
- 0–1 mo
- Protected
- AOP · since 1996
- Intensity
- 2 / 5
- Texture
- soft
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Pouligny-Saint-Pierre'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 soft-bloomy cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 1.5–2 h before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Cut like a cake — slim wedges from the centre, through the rind. Don't scoop the middle and strand the shell.
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 Pouligny-Saint-Pierre.
46 pairings across 5 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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