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Banon

Soft (chestnut-leaf wrapped) from Provence, FranceIn our shop

From Provence, Banon is a small goat's cheese traditionally wrapped in chestnut leaves and tied with raffia. The leaves slow the ripening and give the cheese a subtle, earthy, woody flavour. Inside, the paste is soft, creamy and gently tangy. Unwrap it at the table: it is as much a moment as a cheese.

Tasting notes by Morgan McGlynn Carr