Collection: Nationality

Dense, savoury and salty. First made in 17th century France, when war saw the banning of all Dutch products including Gouda. Cheese mites, usually the bane of a cheesemonger’s life, are encouraged here so as to create the cheese’s pockmarked surface.

Pliable and slightly crystallised. Joseph Paccard select their Beauforts every September to release at the age of twelve months. They then release them in consecutive batches, each one a month older than the last.

A firm yet yielding texture, with flavours of soured cream and nuts. Selected by François Bourgon, this farmstead cheese is a true taste of Basque tradition. Each wheel is marked by the shepherds who make the cheese, and will vary in flavour depending on whether the sheep are grazing in the valleys or mountains. The mature cheeses are washed by hand, and ripened in the cellars of Les Saloirs de Louis.

Crumbly and tangy. Rich, mouth-filling creaminess.

Custard-like texture. Lemon and olive flavours. The perfect entry point for anyone yet to try a torta-style cheese. Its Spanish cousins can be pricey and overpowering. Zimbro is approachable and moreish, and comes from Beira Baixa in eastern Portugal.

Available between January - early May. Supple and mouth-coating. Rich, nutty and even meaty at times. Available in Quarter Cut (approx 250g)

Supple, creamy, lactic, delicate and gloriously earthy. The search for a perfect Saint Nectaire Fermier took us underground into caves carved into volcanic rock a century ago. We emerged having found something truly special: the hand-wrought affinage of Fromagerie Guillaume. Unfortunately, St Nectaire is currently out of stock. This is due to a temporary ban on the import of French and Italian raw milk soft and semi-soft cheeses due to an outbreak of a disease in cattle. There have been minimal cases, but DEFRA are maintaining a very cautious approach to protect our British herds. Suggested Alternative: St HelenaA British washed rind cheese inspired by St Nectaire which offers a similar supple paste with fruity & rich dairy notes that develop to an earthy/ vegetal finish.