A remarkably elegant and traditional Gruyere AOP, 1655 is the fruit of a partnership between cheesemaker Jean- Marie Dunand at Fromagerie Le Cret and affineur Gérald Roux at Fromage Gruyere SA. Drawing on his extensive experience in the production and refining of Gruyere, Gerald identified the premier dairies among the 27 in his caves by taste, consistency and a qualitative evaluation based on the Gruyere Association’s monthly evaluations. At the top of this list is Le Cret’s cheese, marked by a fresh cream blast, bright fruity flavor, deep and structured nuttiness and an even, toothsome body studded with pinpoint crystals. Gerald works with Fromagerie Le Crêt to select cheeses for the program, refining them to 12-14 months. Fromagerie Le Cret is located near Gruyere’s namesake village in the Canton of Fribourg. Cheesemaker Jean-Marie Dunand takes great pains to maintain his quality standard by isolating his most exceptional milk supply and constantly refining their historical process. The result is a dairy that is a frequent recipient of the Gruyere Associations Medaille d’Or, an award presented to dairies with top level Association evaluations every month for five years. Fromage Gruyere S.A. is the only affineur of Gruyere still in Fribourg, the cheese’s birthplace. It was founded by the landowners of the Alpine pasture in 1916 and remains dedicated to the intensive selection and ageing of Gruyere in its ancestral homeland.
| SKU | 88531 |
|---|---|
| Package Type | Pre-packaged |
| Brand Name | Switzerland |
| Ingredients | Unpasteurized cow's milk, bacterial culture, salt, rennet, enzymes |
| Unit Size | 1/10 LB |
