Occitanie · France
Rocamadour.
A whisper-soft disc that melts on your tongue with bright tangy notes undercut by subtle nuttiness and a delicate floral edge—the kind of cheese that tastes like goat milk in its most refined form, with hints of fresh hay and lactic minerality. Its paste is so creamy it barely needs chewing, while the natural rind adds a whisper of earthiness without any harshness.
Origin
43.6°N · 2.3°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Rocamadour is a tiny disc-shaped goat cheese (about 35g) named after the medieval pilgrimage site in the Lot Valley.
Records of goat herding in this region date to the 12th century. It received AOC protection under that name in 1996.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Goat · raw
- Family
- Soft-bloomy
- Rind
- natural
- Age
- 0–1 mo
- Protected
- AOP · since 1999
- Intensity
- 2 / 5
- Texture
- soft
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Rocamadour'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 Rocamadour.
47 pairings across 7 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
Cheese counters.
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Substitutes
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These will play a similar role on the board and in the pan.
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