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Roy des Vallees (or ‘King of Valleys’) is an elegant blend of sheep and goat milk working together in perfect harmony to create a delicious smooth flavour with nuances of grassy pastures, citrus zest and sweet cashew nuts. Roy des Vallees is a great addition to a cheese platter for anyone looking for alternatives to cow’s milk cheeses. It is very wine-friendly and works well with a wide variety of white and lighter style red wines.
Region: Midi-Pyrénées, France
Milk: Pasteurised Sheep & Goat blend
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
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