description Roquefort Société Overview
Roquefort Société is a French brand of Roquefort, a blue cheese made from sheep's milk and matured in the natural caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon in southern France. Like other cheese sold under the protected Roquefort name, it must meet rules governing its milk, production, maturation, and geographic origin. The Société brand is produced for consumers who seek the salty, tangy flavor and blue veining associated with traditional Roquefort.
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What milk is used to make Roquefort Société?
Roquefort Société is made exclusively from raw sheep's milk, specifically from Lacaune ewes. This is required under the AOC/AOP regulations that govern all Roquefort production.
Where are Roquefort Société cheeses aged?
Roquefort Société is matured in the natural limestone caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon in southern France. These caves provide the consistent humidity and temperature that encourage the growth of the Penicillium roqueforti mold.
Is Roquefort Société AOC or AOP protected?
Yes, Roquefort was the first cheese to receive French AOC protection, granted in 1925, and later gained European AOP status. Société is one of a small number of producers authorized to sell cheese under the Roquefort name.
How does Roquefort Société differ from other blue cheeses like Stilton?
Roquefort Société is made from sheep's milk and aged in natural caves, giving it a sharper, more mineral, and creamier profile than English Stilton, which uses cow's milk. Roquefort is also typically moister and more aggressively flavored.
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