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Comté is the king of French cheeses – every wheel hand-made and subtly different. During the maturation, the 35kg wheels of cheese develop an amazing depth of flavour – the underlying sweet note is accompanied by a rich flavour of roasted nuts and subtle creamy, yeasty finish. Delicious paired with sparkling wines and Pinot Noir.
Region: Franche-Comté, France
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
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