Agour has once again demonstrated the excellence of Basque cheesemaking at the latest edition of the World Championship Cheese Contest, with six of its cheeses receiving outstanding scores.
At the top of the rankings is Agour’s flagship cheese, the famous PDO Ossau Iraty, which was ranked “best of class” and received the highest score of the entire competition with an exceptional 99.9/100. This remarkable distinction highlights the quality, tradition, and artisanal expertise that characterize this iconic Basque sheep’s milk cheese.
Several other Agour cheeses were also highly praised by the competition’s judges:
- petit Agour truffle (sheep’s milk) : 98.6/100
- Goat’s milk cheese tomme : 98.15/100
- Petit Agour : 97.9/100
- Secret de Compostelle (sheep’s milk) : 96.9/100
- Cow”s milk cheese tomme : 95.34/100
These excellent results confirm Agour’s commitment to quality and its dedication to preserving authentic cheesemaking traditions. Each product reflects the rich heritage of the Basque region and the expertise of the artisans who carefully craft these exceptional cheeses.
We warmly congratulate the Agour team on this outstanding achievement. Their success is a proud recognition of Basque know-how on the international stage.
