Sheep Cheese with Summer Truffles

This sheep’s milk cheese with summer truffles combines the delicate richness of ewe’s milk with the earthy, aromatic character of black summer truffle. Its compact yet supple texture melts pleasantly in the mouth, releasing a savoury and slightly fruity flavour with a refined balance of toasted milk, fresh cream and gentle spice. Fine truffle pieces bring deeper notes of woodland, mushroom and damp earth, while a subtle peppery finish adds complexity. As the cheese lingers on the palate, its natural sweetness becomes more noticeable, followed by a delicate umami character that gives the tasting experience depth without making it too strong. Best enjoyed at room temperature, it is delicious with crusty bread, plain crackers, toasted walnuts, fresh figs, pear or a simple green salad.

It pairs particularly well with the Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Pinot Noir 2023 by Manuel Olivier, whose freshness and delicate red-fruit aromas complement the truffle notes without overpowering them. The Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Chardonnay 2022 by Manuel Olivier is also an elegant white-wine option.