04/28/2026
Fun cheese fact:
Hervé Mons Gabietou is a premium French, semi-soft cheese, crafted from a raw, blended mix of cow and sheep milk.
The Affineur: Hervé Mons is a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (M*F), a prestigious title for top French craftsmen, who ages the cheese for 3–5 months in specialized tunnels.
Origin & Blend: Produced in the Pyrenees region, it features roughly 33% Basco-Bernese sheep milk and 67% raw cow's milk.
Flavor Profile: It has an earthy aroma, with a sweet, nutty, and savory flavor profile often compared to roasted peanuts or browned butter.
Texture: It is a washed-rind cheese, resulting in a firm yet melt-in-the-mouth consistency.
Usage: It is exceptional as a melting cheese, commonly used for grilled cheese, gratins, or in roasted vegetable dishes.
Best Paired: Pairs well with rustic breads, nuts, stone fruits, and fruity white wines
To fully appreciate Gabietou, we suggest the following recipe. Begin by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper. Next, arrange baguette slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and brush both sides with olive oil. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden and toasted. Slice the Gabietou into small pieces to fit atop the crostini. Dice peaches and prosciutto, placing them on top of the sliced cheese. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese softens. Finally, drizzle with honey, balsamic glaze, and basil before serving.