Cheese story
What is Banon?
A Provençal goat cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves and tied with raffia.
Origin
Provence, France
Milk
goat
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Provence
Milk type
goat
Texture
soft
Rind
chestnut leaf-wrapped
Ageing
2+ weeks
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: goaty, earthy, nutty, aromatic
Origin, protection and character
Banon comes from France, especially Provence. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
2+ weeks
How to serve Banon
cheese boards, bread
Good food matches
Provence rosé
figs
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.
