Flavour : mild, salty
Aroma : aromatic, earthy, mushroom

La Montagne de Bethmale is a raw cow's milk cheese from the Pyrénées, France, produced by Jean Faups. Bethmale is named after the town where it is made, in a valley near Toulouse, which dates back to the 12th century. Bethmale has a natural leathery, orange colored rind.
The paste is firm, scattered with pea-sized holes, with a mild, salty-sweet flavour. The ripening of the cheese takes about 2 to 3 months and during this period the cheese is brushed and turned frequently to develop the characteristic rind.
It goes well with a ligh red wine like Gamay or Madiran.

Country of origin : France
Region of origin : Midi-Pyrénées
Milk type : cow
Pasteurised : no
Cheese type : semi hard
Fat content : 50%