Isigny Belle Saison Cow's Milk Normandy Cheese

Isigny Belle Saison is a premium, farmstead-style cow’s milk cheese from the Normandy region of France, crafted by the Isigny Sainte-Mère cooperative using pasteurized milk from grass-fed cows in the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes.   This uncooked pressed tomme develops its character through cave-aging on wooden planks for a minimum of 6 months (though some sources indicate initial ripening of 3-5 months), resulting in a semi-firm, smooth texture that’s tender yet sliceable straight from the fridge.     The natural, edible rind adds an earthy depth, while the paste offers nutty, buttery flavors with floral and hazelnut notes, a subtle fruity undertone from the terroir, and hints of sour cream.   It’s versatile for snacking, pairing with stouts, brown ales, red wines, IPAs, kombucha, stone fruits, jams, candied nuts, salumi, cornichons, mustard, chocolate, apples, or incorporating into recipes like burgers, salads, and pasta.  

Produced in limited batches with a focus on the region’s clay-rich soil, mineral salts, and oceanic climate, it’s GMO-free and gluten-free.