Extra Mature Comté
from £13.38
Aged for longer at Marcel Petite by virtue of their balance of flavours and good structure. The extra maturity develops the texture and gives it a richness and depth. Intense flavours, roasted and sweet emerge from the ever-present nuttiness that characterise the best Comté cheese.
Aged for longer at Marcel Petite by virtue of their balance of flavours and good structure. The extra maturity develops the texture and gives it a richness and depth. Intense flavours, roasted and sweet emerge from the ever-present nuttiness that characterise the best Comte cheese.
Comté was the first and only cheese we sold when we started the business over 15 years ago. Over that time, through countless trips to France, we have perfected our selection to find cheeses that we believe best encapsulate Comté.
Our Comté is produced by small fruitières across the Jura and Doubs mountains within the Franche-Comté region of Eastern France. Comté is a hard cows’ milk cheese with a salted rind. Milk used in the production of Comté comes from local Montbelliarde or French Simmental cows.
Our Comté is aged by Marcel Petite, at Fort St Antoine, until it reaches perfect maturity. Marcel Petite engages in a philosophy of affinage lent, or slow maturation, with the cheeses kept at a cool temperature, surrounded by the thick stone walls of the fort. Over time, this setting allows the cheeses to develop well-balanced sweet, nutty flavours and a smooth, creamy texture.
This profile is aged for longer at Marcel Petite by virtue of their balance of flavours and good structure. The extra maturity develops the texture and gives it a richness and depth. Intense flavours, roasted and sweet emerge from the ever-present nuttiness that characterise the best Comte cheese.
| Location | Franche-Comté, France |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Animal |
| Milk | Unpasteurised cows’ milk |
When serving cheese for a dinner party or at an occasion, it can be difficult to know how much to buy. As a guide, we suggest approximately 150g of cheese per person if you are serving an after dinner cheeseboard or 250g if your cheese will be your main course along with charcuterie etc.
Typically, a 250g piece of cheese will last at least two weeks kept in the fridge. Larger pieces with last longer.
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