Cheese story
What is Sainte-Maure de Touraine?
A Loire goat cheese log with an ash rind and straw through the centre.
Origin
Loire Valley, France
Milk
goat
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Loire Valley
Milk type
goat
Texture
soft to semi-soft
Rind
ash-coated natural rind
Ageing
10 days to 6 weeks
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: tangy, nutty, goaty, earthy
Origin, protection and character
Sainte-Maure de Touraine comes from France, especially Loire Valley. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
10 days to 6 weeks
How to serve Sainte-Maure de Touraine
cheese boards, salads, tarts
Good food matches
Sancerre
honey
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.
