L'Ortolan Pesto Rouge cheese

L'Ortolan Pesto Rouge is a premium soft cheese produced by Fromagerie Milleret, an independent, family-owned dairy based in the Franche-Comté region of France. The brand was first introduced in 1983, inspired by a desire to create a cheese that combined the round shape of Camembert with the extreme mildness of Carré de l'Est. Its name is derived from the ortolan bunting, a bird synonymous with finesse and delicacy.

This specific variant features a 'Pesto Rouge' filling made from tomatoes and basil, adding a Mediterranean twist to the traditional creamy texture. The product is manufactured exclusively at the company's single production site in Charcenne, France, using milk collected from local farms within an average radius of 30 to 40 kilometers. Fromagerie Milleret has remained a family enterprise since its founding in 1921 and continues to be owned and managed by the Milleret family, maintaining a focus on regional heritage and sustainable production methods.