Official Description

Made from rigorously selected cow’s milk, Bons Mayennais Le Carré stands out for the finesse of its unique taste and, as its name suggests, its distinctive square shape.

Beneath its fine, smooth white bloomy rind, the cheese reveals a soft and creamy centre that evolves throughout maturation. Its flavour is both distinctive and mild, making it an appealing choice for lovers of soft cheeses.

Local Mayenne Milk

Bons Mayennais Le Carré is made in Martigné-sur-Mayenne using fresh cow’s milk collected locally within less than 40 kilometres of the dairy.

Bons Mayennais collects its fresh milk from 170 dairy farmers in Mayenne, some of whom have supplied the dairy for more than 50 years. The cows spend an average of six months each year at pasture.

Traditional Cheesemaking

Each cheese is turned by hand during production. This traditional technique allows the cheesemakers to individually monitor the cheeses throughout maturation and has been part of the dairy’s commitment to quality since 1912.

Official Taste & Texture

• Shape: Square
• Rind: Fine, smooth white bloomy rind
• Centre: Soft and creamy
• Texture: Evolves throughout maturation
• Flavour: Distinctive yet mild
• Style: Soft cheese

Official Product Information

• Brand: Bons Mayennais
• Producer: Fromagerie Vaubernier
• Product: Le Carré
• Milk: 98% Cow’s Milk
• Milk Treatment: Pasteurised
• Milk Origin: Mayenne, France
• Milk Sourcing: Collected locally within less than 40 km of the dairy
• Production Location: Martigné-sur-Mayenne, France
• Production: Made in the producer’s own dairy
• Cheese Care: Hand-turned during production and maturation
• Shape: Square
• Pack Size: 200g

Official Ingredients

• 98% pasteurised cow’s milk
• Starter cultures (milk)
• Salt
• Rennet

Official Nutritional Information

Average nutritional values per 100g:

• Energy: 1305 kJ / 315 kcal
• Fat: 27g
• of which Saturated Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: <0.5g
• of which Sugars: <0.5g
• Protein: 18g
• Salt: 1.4g

Official Highlights

• Made from 98% pasteurised cow’s milk.
• Made with rigorously selected milk.
• Fresh milk collected locally within less than 40 km of the dairy.
• Made in Martigné-sur-Mayenne, France.
• Produced in Bons Mayennais’ own dairy.
• Distinctive square shape.
• Fine, smooth white bloomy rind.
• Soft and creamy centre that evolves throughout maturation.
• Distinctive yet mild flavour.
• Each cheese is turned by hand.
• Traditional cheesemaking expertise maintained since 1912.
• 200g format.

About Bons Mayennais

Bons Mayennais cheeses are made in Martigné-sur-Mayenne using locally collected milk and traditional cheesemaking expertise. For Le Carré, fresh milk is sourced from 170 dairy farmers in Mayenne within less than 40 kilometres of the dairy, with some producers supplying the cheesemaker for more than 50 years.

The cows spend an average of six months each year at pasture. During production, every Le Carré cheese is turned by hand, allowing the cheesemakers to monitor each product as it matures—a mark of quality maintained since 1912.

BBPH Serving Suggestions

• Bring toward room temperature before serving to allow its creamy texture and flavour to develop.
• Serve whole or portioned on a French cheese board.
• Pair with fresh baguette, sourdough or artisan crackers.
• Serve with fresh fruit, nuts and preserves.
• Use in warm tartines, gourmet sandwiches or baked cheese preparations.

BBPH Pairing Suggestions

• Fresh baguette and sourdough
• Apples and pears
• Grapes and figs
• Walnuts and hazelnuts
• Honey and fruit preserves
• Prosciutto and mild charcuterie
• French cider
• Chardonnay
• Light-bodied Pinot Noir