Comté Réserve – Edelgereift, 200 g

Comté Réserve (edelgereift) is a premium, traditionally matured French cheese from the Jura region. This 200 g portion offers a refined, nutty and aromatic flavour developed during extended ageing — perfect for cheese boards, cooking, or enjoying with a glass of wine.

Features

• PDO Comté: Made according to traditional Comté standards in the Franche-Comté/Jura region of France.
• Extended ageing (edelgereift): Carefully matured to develop deeper, complex flavours and a firm yet slightly supple texture.
• Hand-cut portion: 200 g piece — convenient size for home use or gifting.
• Natural rind: Natural, edible rind formed during traditional affinage (cellar ageing).

Taste & Texture

• Aroma: Warm, nutty, subtly fruity with cellar-aged notes.
• Flavour: Creamy and savory with hints of hazelnut, caramel, and mild spice — intensified by longer ageing.
• Texture: Firm, slightly granular paste that melts beautifully when warmed.

Benefits

• Rich, complex flavour ideal for cheese platters and gourmet cooking.
• Matures to develop nuanced aromas not found in young cheeses.
• 200 g portion balances convenience and freshness for households.
• Versatile — excellent eaten raw, grated over dishes, or gently melted.

Package Contents: 200 g Comté Réserve (edelgereift)

Serving Suggestions

• Serve at room temperature to reveal full aroma and flavour.
• Pair with crusty bread, dried fruits, walnuts, or a pear compote.
• Wine pairings: dry white (e.g. Chardonnay), light red (e.g. Pinot Noir) or a fruity rosé.
• Try melted on gratins, tartines, or in a classic French croque-monsieur.

Storage & Shelf Life

• Keep refrigerated at 2–6°C.
• After opening: wrap in parchment or cheese paper and consume within 7–14 days for best quality.
• Do not freeze — freezing harms texture and flavour.

Allergen Information

Contains milk. Not suitable for people with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance (lactose varies with maturation).

Manufacturer / Origin

Produced by traditional fruitières (small alpine cheese dairies) in the Jura / Franche-Comté region, France, following Comté PDO specifications. Exact producer name and batch information are printed on the product packaging.

Keywords

Comté Réserve, Comté edelgereift, Comté 200 g, French cheese, PDO Comté, aged cheese, Jura cheese, gourmet cheese, cheese for melting