GOUR NOIR

Description

Gour Noir is a raw goat’s milk ash-covered cheese from Lapleau, in the Auvergne region of France. It is made by the Arnaud family from the milk of their herd of snowy white Saanens goats.

Gour Noir is charcoal colored on the outside due to being covered in ash, with a creamy white paste. The outside is wrinkly due to the development of mold. The cheese is made in a unique leaf shape. The texture of the paste ranges from delicate and mousse-like to thick and creamy, and even a bit runny when served at room temperature.

The flavor of Gour Noir depends on the age of the cheese. In a younger cheese, the flavor is milder, more milky, with a lactic tang and a hint of salty goat flavor. As it ages, the taste intensifies and can become sharper and more robust.

200 G