Comte AOC, sometimes known as Gruyere de Comte, is made in the Jura from milk produced by the same cows that produce the milk for Vacherin Mont D’Or once the summer has ended.
Comte was created because the shepherds of the Jura would spend so long up in the mountains in their huts that they needed a hard cheese that would mature slowly throughout their stay away from the town.
£8.95 (approx. 150g)
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What’s Comte like? Aged for approximately 15 months, Comte is one of the smoothest and richest cheeses on the planet, full of alpine goodness.
Where’s it from? Made by a handful of producers in the Jura, France. The cheese is packed as a 200g wedge.
Comte AOC is UNPASTEURISED
Looking for the perfect wine pairing to go with your Comte? Here’s a guide to Alpine cheese and wines.
If you’re a dab hand at choux pastry then you’ll have no problems with these gougères. Filled with delicious Comté and mushrooms, serve with a lightly dressed salad. You could also add a side of Cartwright and Butler Piccalilli for a party canapé.
Gareth Johns is the Head Chef and Proprietor at the Wynnstay Hotel in Machynlleth, Wales, and the regional winner for Wales in the Vive le Cheese competition.
Liven up your cheeseboard with your own moreish, savoury cheese crackers.
This rich and filling three cheese Salami Gratin is a meal in itself. Ideal for a cold winters night, and uses the very best of our Alpine cheeses. Serve with a crisp green salad.
Light, elegant and fragrant cheese crackers that you can serve with cheese or store and have as a savoury snack with a glass of something delicious.
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Dangermouse –
Friend’s place
I ate this at a friends house, so maybe he had stored it incorrectly or something, because it was a little bland and I was disappointed withe the lack of taste.
CL12 –
Please add ‘affinage time’
it’s impossible to know the taste that this cheese will have if you do not specify how long it has been matured: 6 month and it will taste bland and soft, 24 months and it will be salty and strong. Price is a function of this. PLease add this crucial information …
nineinchnailsuk –
Beautifully nutty with a tang and saltiness. Also some buttery notes to it. Lovely grated into pasta.
James Chapman –
In total agreement with CL12! By not listing the ages of this cheese the discerning customer will infer it is a cheaper and younger, likely 6month matured, product.
Any fromagerie selling this cheese is usually proud to label the age when over 18months!