Ossau‑Iraty ¼ de Meule AOP ≃ 1KG

Product Description

Step into the heart of alpine-pasture tradition with the Onetik ¼ de meule d’Ossau‑Iraty AOP — a premium Basque/ Béarn sheep’s-milk cheese carrying the AOP (Protected Designation of Origin) label. Crafted by skilled dairymen in the Ossau Valley and Iraty Forest, this semi-hard cheese is rich with flavour, texture and heritage. Whether you’re building a gourmet cheeseboard, hosting a UK French food-themed event, or simply treating yourself, this cheese embodies terroir, authenticity and elegance.

• Crafted exclusively from milk of local sheep breeds (Manech and Basco-Béarnaise) grazing the Ossau and Iraty regions, which lends unique character. 

• AOP certification guarantees traditional production and quality from the French Basque and Béarn regions. 

• Aging brings out delicious notes of hazelnut, caramel and meadow herbs, offering a deep, savoury flavour and satisfying texture. 

• Its firm yet melt-in-the-mouth texture makes it versatile — enjoy on a cheeseboard, shaved over salads, or melted gently on potatoes or rustic bread.

• Ideal for UK gourmet food lovers seeking authentic French alpine cheese with story, provenance and taste.

Why Choose This Product?

This cheese stands out because it brings together time-honoured tradition and exceptional taste. For lovers of French fine food in the UK, it’s more than a cheese—it’s a journey into the Basque hills. The stringent AOP standards ensure every wheel reflects local biodiversity, heritage sheep breeds and pasture-based milk. With its rich nutty flavour, complex ageing and firm yet generous texture, it adds depth to any cheese collection. Whether you’re pairing with Basque cider or French white wine, or simply slicing it for friends, the Onetik Ossau-Iraty offers authenticity, prestige and deliciousness in every bite.

Ingredients

Made from pasteurised sheep’s milk, salt, lactic ferments and rennet. This product contains SHEEP’S MILK (and may contain traces of cow’s milk from production environment).

Nutritional Value (per 100 g)