Cantal is undowbtelly one of France's most anciens cheeses. Its texture is granular and the depth of the crust indicates the cheeses age. Dull cheeses are to be banned. Our demi-vieux is therefore matured for at least five months.
Traditionnally matured on straw in vaulted cellars, the creamy-textured Saint Nectaire keeps an inimitable tang of its soil. The rind, pinkish when young turns grey, and as it ripens further, goes on to obtain a rich golden paste.