Saint-Nectaire

Saint-Nectaire is a French cheese made in the Auvergne region of central France.

Saint-Nectaire
Country of originFrance
Region, townAuvergne, Saint Nectaire
Source of milkCow
PasteurisedDepends on variety
TextureSemi-soft washed rind
Aging time8 weeks
CertificationFrench AOC 1955
Named afterSaint-Nectaire, Jean Charles de la Ferté
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The cheese has been made in Auvergne since at least the 17th century.

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