It was born in the middle of the 19th century, from the nature and passion of a local child. At that time, a farmer from Auvergne came up with the idea of inoculating curdled milk with the blue mold that was forming on rye bread and then piercing it with a needle.
The air penetrating the frames did the rest, the first Bleus d'Auvergne were about to see the light of day.
It is made nowadays mainly in the south of Puy-de-Dôme and the north of Cantal on these volcanic soils which have a rich soil.
The little mountain blue is softer than its big brother Bleu d'Auvergne, it still retains a marked taste of blue combined with a very creamy texture.
All our fresh products are sent in specially designed isothermal packages including cooling gels allowing them to be kept cool throughout the journey.
Marcel Charrade - AUVERGNE AOP cheese refiner since 1967
In the heart of the regional natural park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne, in the Cantal, the company Marcel Charade, more known under the brand "The Emperor", refines and marketes the most prestigious AOP cheeses of Auvergne like the Cantal, the Salers and the Holy -Necture in the greatest respect for traditions. Marcel Charade also offers a range of fresh and dairy products.