Ossau-Iraty is a semi-firm, sheep's milk cheese from the French Pyrenees, known for its smooth, dense texture and nutty, buttery flavor with hints of hazelnut, grass, and fruit, often with a slightly sweet finish. It has an edible rind and holds an AOC/PDO status, ensuring traditional production methods, and is a classic cheese for boards, melted, or paired with fruit preserves and red wines.