Selles-sur-cher

The cheese

A small ash-covered truncated-cone goat's cheese of about 150 g, AOP Selles-sur-Cher hails from the Berry-Sologne region. Made from raw Alpine goat's milk, it is recognizable by its vegetal ash coating (charcoal) covering a natural white-to-blue-grey rind. Aged at least 10 days but best at 3-4 weeks, its fine firm white paste develops subtle aromas of hazelnut, goat milk, meadow flowers, with an elegant goaty length. The ash plays both a technical role (moisture regulation, rind protection) and an aesthetic one, creating a characteristic visual contrast. Choice regional pairing: a Touraine-Sauvignon or a white Cheverny. Also delicious as an aperitif on small toasts with thyme honey, or in a warm salad.