Cheese story
What is Fourme d'Ambert?
One of France’s gentler blue cheeses, cylindrical and creamy.
Origin
Auvergne, France
Milk
cow
Board role
Blue / salty
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Auvergne
Milk type
cow
Texture
blue, semi-soft
Rind
natural
Ageing
28+ days
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: mild blue, creamy, mushroomy
Origin, protection and character
Fourme d'Ambert comes from France, especially Auvergne. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
28+ days
How to serve Fourme d'Ambert
salads, sauces, cheese boards
Good food matches
sweet wine
pears
walnuts
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.
