Flavour : smokey , spicy
Aroma : yeasty

Curé Nantais is a cow's milk cheese from Anjou in France. This cheese is also known as 'Nantais'. Its history dates back to French revolution. It is said that a priest from Vendée named 'Curé', who was trying to escape from persecution by the French made this cheese for the first and hence the cheese is named after him.
It is a straw-coloured rind cheese. It smells strong due to the washed-rind in a cellar with a humid atmosphere.
Curé Nantais is served along with fish dishes, or over pears and apples. It can also be used as an ingredient for various dishes such as gratins or tarts. Moreover, it can be made a part of a cheese platter. It paires well with white wine, Gros Plant or Muscadet.

Country of origin : France
Region of origin : Pays de la Loire
Milk type : cow
Pasteurised : no
Cheese type : washed rind
Fat content : 25%