Tomme de Brebis
- Pasteurized
- Animal Rennet
- Age: 9 months
- Sheep Milk
- by Papillon
- France
- ApproachableAdventurous
- SoftHard
In the realm of approachable sheep’s milk cheeses dominated by Manchego, Tomme de Brebis has a sweetness that sets it apart. Crafted in France by the producer of our Roquefort, there’s none of that funk here. This is buttery, with enticing aromas of toasted nuts. Beneath the caramel-hued rind, it’s semi-firm and snackable, with a smooth texture that melts in the mouth. Mild yet flavorful, this is a rare cheese that appeals to all palates, especially when enjoyed with saucisson sec and white wine jelly.
“Tomme de Brebis can do it all. It’s interesting enough to eat on its own but also very easy to pair. I really love it with a fruit-forward Rioja.”
Contains: Milk
Rind Contains: Colorant (Plain Caramel), Preservatie (Natamycin). Don Not Eat The Rind.
- “Tomme” is a French word that refers to a type of natural rind wheel that’s small, round, and flat—a simple table cheese that’s often nutty and velvety on the palate. “Brebis” is French for sheep.
- The cheese is made from the milk of Lacaune sheep—the same milk this producer uses to make their classic Roquefort.
- Sheep give rich, high-fat milk that maintains its decadent texture whether soft or firm.
- Tomme de Brebis is a great gateway cheese for anyone skeptical about sheep’s milk—mild, buttery, sweet, and snackable, with enough flavor complexity to still appeal to more adventurous palates.
When you receive your cheese, unpack the order and refrigerate the items. We recommend using the cheese paper we send most of our products in to store the cheese. The cheese paper helps cover the items and stop them from drying out, while also allowing the cheese to breathe. Since cheese is mold, it's a living thing! If you cut off air circulation to the cheese, you can actually cause it to suffocate and spoil at a faster rate.
