Ovalie Cendrée is a small, oval goat's milk cheese that immediately catches the eye with its appearance: its gray-black rind is covered with a thin layer of plant-based ash. This tradition dates back centuries - the ash was used to protect the cheese, balance its surface and provide the perfect conditions for lactic acid bacteria to ripen. READ MORE ABOUT ASH CHEESES .

The heart of the cheese is snow-white, silky soft. The taste is refined but at the same time clear: fresh milky and citrusy when young, then developing into a nutty and slightly spicy flavor. Under the rind, you can sometimes sense almost mushroom-like, forest-like notes that develop during maturation.

Ovalie Cendrée represents French craftsmanship at its best – simple, beautiful and at the same time multi-layered. It is perfect for an appetizer table or served as is with good bread, but also brings elegant depth to a cheese plate, for example, alongside champagne or dry apple cider.