Cheese story
What is Herve?
A Belgian washed-rind cheese with robust aroma and regional protected status.
Origin
Herve / Wallonia, Belgium
Milk
cow
Board role
Bold / washed-rind
Cheese profile
Country
Belgium
Region
Herve / Wallonia
Milk type
cow
Texture
soft washed-rind
Rind
washed rind
Ageing
6 to 8 weeks
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: pungent, savoury, tangy
Origin, protection and character
Herve comes from Belgium, especially Herve / Wallonia. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
6 to 8 weeks
How to serve Herve
cheese boards, bread, beer snacks
Good food matches
Belgian ale
apple syrup
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.
