Comte cheese

The perfect hard cheese

The cheese that has it all - the biggest, most consumed and all time favourite! Born in the middle age, its long conservation period meant it could feed an entire family all throughout harsh winters. From the Gruyère family, Comté is exclusively made with raw milk. Farmers quickly understood the importance of joining forces, and as a result, Comté is made using milk collected from several herds.

These first attempts at a cooperative system was called ‘Fructeries’ then got its official name ‘Fruitières’ (where milk is made to ‘grow and multiply’).

The perfect hard cheese

These first attempts at a cooperative system was called ‘Fructeries’ then got its official name ‘Fruitières’ (where milk is made to ‘grow and multiply’).

Franche-Comté Region Franche-Comté Region

Appearance

Rind ranging from yellow to brown.

Texture

Firm and smooth.

Taste

Young wheels, will have lactic aromas, which will develop into a fruity taste with hints of citrus and dried fruits. As an aged cheese Comté will have more complex flavours, floral with hints of hazelnuts. Our 24 months wheels are strong in taste, with a roasted flavor and very savoury notes.

Mild, fruity or full bodied to suit every tastebud

Comté is the ultimate gourmet cheese, which allows for a multitude of pairings - nuts, honey, pure vanilla or with a classic fig chutney. Comté goes with everything, as a starter, on a cheeseboard and even baked in a gratin.

Born in the heart of Jura, made from raw cow’s milk

Comté is crafted using raw milk from Montbéliarde or Simmental breeds. For our aged Comté, we use summer milk which is collected when cows are grazing outside in vast fields in the Jura region. Rich in carotin, the grazing fields are the main reason Comté develops its lovely colour and fresh taste.

Comté PDO

The perfect hard cheese

Comté PDO

The perfect hard cheese

THE Franche-Comté REGION

RAW COWS MILK CHEESE

UNPASTEURISED