MACHECOULAIS
Machecoulais
Origin: Loire-Atlantique, France
This distinctive oval cow's milk cheese develops a delicate natural rind with a subtle orange hue. Made using traditional lactique methods - a slow, lactic fermentation process - Machecoulais offers a unique dual texture: melting and almost liquid at the centre whilst maintaining a firmer, creamy consistency near the rind. Young wheels are mild and delicate, but given 5-6 weeks of maturation, they develop a pronounced depth and complex, earthy flavours.
The lactique process creates cheeses with exceptional complexity and finesse. The slow acidification allows for nuanced flavour development, resulting in a cheese that perfectly showcases the quality of local milk whilst developing its own distinctive personality through careful ageing.
Serve at room temperature to appreciate the contrasting textures. The entire cheese, rind included, is edible. Spread the molten centre on bread, letting the creamier edges provide textural interest. Excellent with cornichons and cured meats.
Net: 130g
Allergens: Contains milk
DELIVERY INFO
Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection
Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.
Our Delivery Service
We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.
Time-Sensitive & Event Orders
Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.
If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.
DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch
Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.
Saturday Delivery
Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.
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