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%