A Brie-Style Cheese with Ontario Roots

Most people think Brie-style cheeses are only made in France, but we craft our own here in Ontario. Tommette de Brebis is our unique bloomy-rind cheese made with 100% sheep’s milk from our East Friesian flock.

This small-format cheese develops a natural, colorful rind – white, cream, sometimes with touches of golden or orange hues. Beneath the rind lies a semi-soft interior that can be buttery, nutty, mushroomy, or even slightly tangy depending on the season.

Why Sheep’s Milk Matters

Unlike cow’s milk Brie, Tommette de Brebis is made with rich, sweet sheep’s milk naturally containing A2 protein. A2 protein is easier to digest and celebrated for its nutritional value. Sheep’s milk is also higher in fat and protein, giving this cheese a luscious texture and a flavor depth that sets it apart.

Crafted with Kefir, Not Powders

Our cheesemaking philosophy is guided by tradition and nature. Instead of using freeze-dried industrial cultures, we ferment our cheese with living kefir and wash the wheels in kefir whey from our kefir cheeses. This whey is alive with dozens of strains of beneficial bacteria and yeasts, which inoculate the rind and encourage natural blooming.

This process gives Tommette de Brebis a distinctive complexity and a character no lab-grown starter can replicate. Each wheel is truly alive, a reflection of our milk, our cave, and our cheesemakers’ care.

Every Wheel is Unique

No two wheels of Tommette de Brebis are ever exactly alike. The milk changes with the seasons, the weather influences our cave, and even the human touch adds subtle differences. Spring wheels are lighter and more floral, while autumn wheels are golden, nutty, and deeply creamy.

This variability is not a flaw—it’s the beauty of handmade cheese. Each wheel is a one-of-a-kind creation, offering you a taste of a particular moment on our farm.

Serving Suggestions

Tommette de Brebis is a versatile cheese, perfect for:

• Serving on a cheese board with fruits, nuts, and preserves.
• Pairing with crusty bread and a glass of wine.
• Melting into roasted vegetables or baked dishes.
• Enjoying simply with honey or seasonal fruit.

Availability

• Format: Whole wheel, ~1 lb (approx. 450 g)
• Price: Fixed at $55 per wheel
• Pre-Order Only: Secure your wheel now, and we’ll deliver once the cheese has reached perfect ripeness.
• Next Whole Wheels Available: After October 6th
• Future Releases: We will occasionally announce new dates for pre-order availability depending on the natural aging cycle. Sign up for our emails to stay updated on when the next wheels are ready.

Pre-order today to reserve your whole Tommette de Brebis wheel and experience the unique flavor of an Ontario-made, sheep’s milk Brie-style cheese crafted with kefir fermentation.